1909 Peoples Budget Flashcards
1
Q
What proposal hit the WC?
A
Higher tobacco and spirit taxes
2
Q
What class did the Budget particularly provoke?
A
The upper class
3
Q
What did L. S. Amery declare the budget as
A
A trap set by DLG which he deliberately prepared for them
4
Q
What proposals hit the UC
A
- increased income tax
- supertax on high earners
- land tax
- fuel and motor tax
- additional death duties
5
Q
What was DLGs aim of the budget?
A
To raise inc revenue for social reform and defense
6
Q
What position did DLG hold in government at this time?
A
Chancellor of the Exchequer
