Post-War Credits

Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 12 Mehefin 1945.

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Photo of Mr John Hynd Mr John Hynd , Sheffield, Attercliffe 12:00, 12 Mehefin 1945

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is prepared to consider release of post-war income tax credits in special cases of hardship.

Photo of Sir John Anderson Sir John Anderson , Combined Scottish Universities

As I have explained on more than one occasion, I am afraid that I cannot see my way to make exceptional arrangements such as the hon. Member suggests.

Photo of Mr John Hynd Mr John Hynd , Sheffield, Attercliffe

Will the right hon. Gentleman not give consideration to this point, in view of the very small number of very special cases, for example of old age pensioners who are trying to make a meagre living, and cannot avail themselves of the necessary equipment because this money is tied up?

Photo of Sir John Anderson Sir John Anderson , Combined Scottish Universities

My answer is based on a consideration of practicability. Once you started admitting special cases, there would be no end to it.

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

In view of the inspired statements about the reduction in Income Tax if a Tory Government should come into power, why cannot the right hon. Gentleman tell us what he is going to do about post-war credits?

Photo of Sir John Anderson Sir John Anderson , Combined Scottish Universities

I have not been inspiring any statements.

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

Then are we to understand that the statements which have been appearing have no foundation whatever?

Mr. Deputy-Speaker:

We have got far enough from the Question.