HC Deb 23 January 1940 vol 356 c402W
Sir S. Reed

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider empowering the Commissioners of Inland Revenue and collectors of Income Tax to accept Defence Bonds, with accrued interest, in payment of Income Tax, Surtax and Death Duties?

Sir J. Simon

No, Sir. The terms of Defence Bonds are already generous, and I do not think it would be desirable to add the further benefit which my hon. Friend proposes.