Evening Mail in London, Middlesex

Parliamentary Tax Plan Seeks Treble Rates on Luxuries

In Monday's Commons debate the Chancellor outlined a plan to raise year ahead supplies by expanding Affected Taxes. He proposed tiered rates hitting houses, windows, commutation tax, servants, horses, carriages, dogs, and watches. Abatements would target poor households, with income declarations assessed by commissioners to prevent undue burdens while pursuing a total revenue near 8 million pounds. The plan faces opposition urging broader, quicker measures and stronger enforcement to curb evasion.