HC Deb 12 November 1940 vol 365 cc1566-7
36. Brigadier-General Sir Ernest Makins

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that military tailors are charging Purchase Tax upon uniforms supplied to officers; whether the State intends to defray this extra cost by increasing grants for such uniforms; or whether, under the circumstances, he will consider waiving this charge so far as uniforms are concerned?

80. Mr. Doland

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the fact that the Purchase Tax is now added to the wholesale cost of officers' uniforms, the War Office will increase the grant to the officers for their initial equipment?

Mr. Eden

I will answer this Question and No. 80 together. The effect of Purchase Tax on officers' outfit allowance is under consideration.