§ 39. Mr. George Rodgersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what expenditure has taken place to date in establishing the facilities necessary for the introduction of a wealth tax.
§ Mr. Denzil DaviesThe staff engaged on planning for a wealth tax have cost about £1 million. The accommodation costs so far committed which are attributable to the tax are of the order of £2 million capital expenditure and £0.6 million annual rent.