§ 52. Mr. Ewingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what reply he has sent to the secretary of the Scottish Football League as a result of the League's letter of 19th January on the question of value-added tax.
§ Mr. Maurice MacmillanIn the reply the secretary was assured that the views of the Management Committee of the Scottish Football League had been noted and would be taken into account in planning the tax.
§ Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many representations he has received asking for special provision in the Finance Act to ensure that retailers do not have to pay double tax when purchase tax is phased out and value-added tax introduced.
§ Mr. HigginsOver 800 representations on this subject have been received through hon. Members. Many of the general representations which Customs and Excise has received direct from trade associations and professional bodies following publication of the Green Paper on V.A.T. have also referred to it.