HC Deb 22 February 1940 vol 357 cc1568-9W
Mr. W. Roberts

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why sheep farmers are being threatened with legal proceedings for non-payment of Income Tax, when such non-payment is due to their not having yet been paid for their wool which was commandeered by the Government at the outbreak of war?

Sir J. Simon

I am not aware of any such cases, but if the hon. Member will give me details of any that have been brought to his notice, I will have inquiry made.

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