مجموعة ٣/٢٨(٢)"بلاد فارس. الوضع المالي". [و‎‎١‎٨‎٩] (٨١٧/٣٧٧)

\\ 6 have also taken steps to effect a better control over the movement
of goods within the country; and it is evident that the responsibility vested
me by the Law of 13 Ordibeshesht requires a complete and effective
control of exports. A\ e have no objection to the export of surplus com
modities—in fact we are in favor of such exports; but we do object to the
exportation of commodities, with respect to which a shortage exists in the
country. Should such commodities be exported, we should be placed in the
position of asking the Allies to provide shipping space for the replacement
of such commodities or for the importation of substitutes for them. For
example, on the ground that necessary work cattle have been exported
from the country, we are now asked to approve an application for the
importation of tractors.
I he Price Stabilization Law audits execution can not be expected
alone to lower or stabilize prices. We have therefore proposed and the
Government has approved several projects designed to reduce purchasing
power by reducing the amount ol bank notes in circulation. The Allied
Governments and the Imperial Bank of Iran are also cooperating to this
end. I hese measures have been referred to in preceding reports. Among
them, the Internal Loan Project (See Appendix B of Report for Farvardin)
is considered to be both necessary and important and we anticipate that it
will be passed by the Majless at the earliest possible moment.
As a means of lowering or stabilizing prices, the income tax project
now pending in the Majless isof major importance It will have the effect of
drawing off a substantial portion of the excess purchasing power now pressing
on the market. It will also eventually provide the Government with funds to
cover the deficit, which is now so large that it threatens the stability of
the. Government itself. 1 he income-tax project, furthermore, is a part of
the plan for financing the increase of the salaries of Government employees.
I inally. this law, when enacted by the Majless, will take away some of
their ill-gotten gains from the profiteers and speculators who have grown
rich at the expense of the masses, and will help to bring about in Iran a
more just distribution of wealth.
Although the rates of taxation prescribed in the income-tax project
are low compared with those that are imposed in otht'r countries, this
project when presented to the Majless w as greeted with a storm of criticism
and opposition. Lvery attempt w r ill doubtless be made to misrepresent
this project and mislead the people with regard to its effects. If an organized