HC Deb 27 July 1950 vol 478 cc104-5W
69. Sir Ian Fraser

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give details of the classes of taxpayer in whose cases arrears of Income Tax have been paid by taking into account their Postwar Credits.

Mr. Jay

The only arrangement of the kind is that announced by my right hon. and learned Friend's predecessor on 29th October, 1946, under which arrears of Income Tax on salaries and wages for 1945–46 and earlier years are set off against the Post-War Credit for 1945–46.

72. Mr. R. Harris

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to grant an allowance for income Tax purposes in respect of the work performed by wives of clergymen in connection with their husband's work.

Mr. Jay

No.

73. Mr. R. Harris

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to grant an allowance for Income Tax purposes in respect of the wear and tear to clothing caused by artificial limbs.

Mr. Jay

No. Expenditure arising from individual circumstances of this kind is not a suitable subject for Income Tax relief.

74. Mr. R. Harris

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to exempt from Income Tax interest on Post Office savings accounts in order to stimulate national saving.

Mr. Jay

No.