§ 51. Mr. Martin Lindsayasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider the restoration of the Purchase Tax on new motor cars bought during 1947 where purchasers have discontinued licensing them owing to the abolition of the basic petrol ration.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallNo, Sir.
§ Mr. LindsayIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a considerable number of people of only moderate means now have the feeling that they have been fraudulently treated by the Government, since the Government have collected Purchase Tax on their cars and now refuse them permission to sell them?
§ Mr. Glenvil HallYes, but they can, if they so desire, sell the cars that they have on their hands; and I understand that the British Motor Car Manufacturers' Association will be only too willing to give them permission to resell, if they are bound by any agreement not to sell them within 12 months.