§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that an appeal made in April, 1938, by the Gold Coast Selection Trust Company against certain tax assessments was not, despite pressure from the Company, heard by the Commissioners until June, 1944; and whether he will take steps to assist taxpayers in cases of this type.
§ Mr. PeakeIt is regretted that there was, unfortunately, considerable delay in the hearing of the appeal referred to by my hon. Friend. The delay was largely due to exceptional circumstances which are unlikely to be found in other cases.