Oxford University Press's failed claim in 1950 for exemption from Income Tax

[Inland Revenue Crest]

THE BOARDROOM
INLAND REVENUE
SOMERSET HOUSE

Reference P.S. 1199/50

Date 17th May 1950

Mr Webb,

I was tackled at Oxford last weekend about charity exemption for the Oxford University Press. Apparently their profits are charged to tax. I don't know the Schedule A position.

Will you please obtain for me a note showing

1) back history of this topic as regards O.U.P.

2) what happened as regards Cambridge University Press who claimed exemption but failed on appeal to Special Commissioners

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