Income Tax (Letter)

Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 4 Tachwedd 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Sir John Langford-Holt Sir John Langford-Holt , Shrewsbury 12:00, 4 Tachwedd 1947

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what form of letter was sent by the Income Tax authorities to Miss Margaret Skivington Logie, Green Road, Edinburgh; and whether he is aware that the recipient was four months old at the time of receipt of the letter.

Photo of Mr Hugh Dalton Mr Hugh Dalton , Bishop Auckland

This was a routine letter of inquiry, issued to the name and address shown in an employer's return of his employees.

Photo of Lieut-Commander Joseph Braithwaite Lieut-Commander Joseph Braithwaite , Holderness

Can the Chancellor say whether the lady mentioned in this Question is any relation to the hon. Member for Bedford (Mr. Skeffington-Lodge)?

Photo of Mr Hugh Dalton Mr Hugh Dalton , Bishop Auckland

The employers who furnished this list were the Greyhound Racing Association, Limited, who allege they were employing, among other persons, a Miss Skivington. We are now inquiring whether Mrs. Skivington, who gave the information to the Press on which I think the hon. Member based his Question, is in fact an employee and liable to pay Income Tax.

Photo of Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge , Bedford

I have no connection with this lady, and I do not wish to be associated with any form of greyhound racing.

Photo of Sir Walter Fletcher Sir Walter Fletcher , Bury

As the lady is connected with greyhound racing, should not the name be "Spivington"?