§ Mr. HAYESasked the Home Secretary whether the representations made to the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis on the matter of rent-aid allowances to officers who reside in their own houses have been finally considered; and, if so, with what result?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThe representations have been considered and it has been decided to modify the basis of assessment, with effect from October last, by adopting the revised assessment for Income Tax (Schedule A) where this is higher than the existing assessment.