asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the standard rate of income-tax in operation in this country in the following financial years:—1921-22, 1931-32, 1932-33, 1940-41, 1947-48, 1948-49, 1949-50, 1952-53 and 1958-59.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Standard Rate of Income-Tax.
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As the answer is in the form of a tabular statement I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
STANDARD RATE OF INCOME-TAX.
|
Year |
Rate of Income-Tax in £ |
|
1921-22 |
6/- |
|
1931-32 |
3/6d. |
|
1932-33 |
5/- |
|
1940-41 |
6/6d. |
|
1947-48 |
6/6d. |
|
1948-49 |
7/- |
|
1949-50 |
6/6d. |
|
1952-53 |
7/6d. |
|
1958-59 |
7/6d. |
There are only nine figures there to read and they are only shillings and pence. I am sure they could be read.
Yes, of course, but it is a tabular statement. Why does the Deputy want it read?
They are not of such great length that they could not be read. I can write them down as fast as the Minister can read them.
I have said it is a tabular statement.
The Minister must get the permission of the Ceann Comhairle.
I did ask the permission of the Ceann Comhairle.
But did the Minister get it?
The Ceann Comhairle did not refuse it in any case.