Former MP for Bosworth
52. asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that the promoters of an opera for the benefit of a German widow living in Germany are endeavouring to get special concessions in regard to the Entertainments Duty; and whether, in view of the many widows of British soldiers who are in equally poor circumstances, he will assure the House that no concessions will be made?
51. asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in view of the assur- ance that assessments are to be made on the actual rents received, whether this applies to property let on a lease for over seven years; and is he aware that assesments are being made on leasehold property above their actual value.
Is it not a fact that all these men—
Does the hon. Member suggest that the deputies, because they are paid by the colliery owners, do not do their duty in protecting the lives of their fellow miners?
As a miners' representative, I want to press some views on the quarry question on the Secretary for Mines, because I feel that he does not pay quite enough attention to the Joint Industrial Council of the quarry industry. There are many county councils to-day which are going behind the agreement of the Joint Industrial Council, and are employing contractors who ignore the agreement brought...
Are not the services which have been rendered by this distinguished officer very exceptional, and has he not effected the saving of many millions of money to the British taxpayers?
Is it not possible for the Ministry to find out this case?
Would it not be a good thing to send both his parents to see him in Germany?
