New Clause. — (Exemption from Tax for Annuities Paid by Way of Compen Sation for National Socialist Persecution and Loss of Office Thereby.)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 18 Mehefin 1964.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Harold Gurden Mr Harold Gurden , Birmingham, Selly Oak 12:00, 18 Mehefin 1964

I am afraid that I do not go all the way with my right hon. Friend in his argument. Quite clearly, my new Clause would not create a new principle because it would apply only to those cases where a claim had been recognised under the Federal compensation law. It would not apply to everyone who accepted compensation for public and welfare services. Clearly, my constituent had no claim for public service and no claim for welfare service. He had very little employment, and what he had was in Czechoslovakia and not in Germany. I cannot agree that my right hon. Friend's case is entirely sound. I appreciate the point that he makes, but for the life of me I can see no justification for withdrawing the Motion and Clause. I must leave it there.