§ 41. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the hon. Member for Newham, North-West first wrote to him concerning the person who had deliberately refused to pay £40,000 income tax; how many letters were received; why no prosecutions ensued; when these amounts will be paid; and when the hon. Member can expect a reply to his last letter concerning this subject.
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§ Mr. Denzil Davies:My hon. Friend's letters of 1st and 17th October to my right hon. Friend the Financial Secretary will be answered shortly. I have been unable to trace any correspondence on this matter with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer. I cannot comment on the tax affairs of any individual.