§ 62. Mr. Blackburnasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that valuable dollar earnings are lost to this country because successful authors, liable to Surtax, find themselves unable to accept additional work commissioned from American sources; and whether, before introducing his next Budget, he will review this matter and, in particular, consider relevant legislation in force in other countries under which authors are given special exemption from taxation.
§ 65. Mr. Teelingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, with a view to improving the opportunities for dollar earnings by British authors, he will arrange, before settling the terms of his forthcoming Budget, to consider the nature of the special legislation in Brazil under which authors and writers are given special dispensation with regard to Income Tax liabilities.
§ Sir S. CrippsI have noted the suggestions of my hon. Friends and of the hon. Member for the Pavilion Division of Brighton (Mr. Teeling), but I cannot anticipate my Budget Statement.