HOUSE OF COMMONS.
(Australian A N.Z, Cable Association.)
TAX EVASION. LONDON. Jui'v 1
The House of ( ominous had a long debate on the clauses of the Finance Bill dealing with the so-called inquisitorial powers granted to the Inland Revenue Department to deal with the eases of .supposed evasion of taxation through the operation of the law relating to private companies. A num-
ber of Conservatives, including Sir Robert Horne, wel’e highly critical of these clauses. Finally, Mr Churchill promised concessions, whereupon the objectors withdraw their amendments. Mr Cliimhii’l, in justifying the clauses was emphatic that they would not allow the revenue to be defrauded hy the men who had full control of tho companies. ami who placed excessive amounts to the reserves.
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Hokitika Guardian, 6 July 1927, Page 2
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122HOUSE OF COMMONS. Hokitika Guardian, 6 July 1927, Page 2
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