§ 38. Mr. Walter Fletcherasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that Purchase Tax is evaded on, many Shetland woollen goods; that this imposes great hardship upon traders who find themselves in competition with such tax-free goods; and whether he will take steps to prevent this abuse.
§ Sir S. CrippsI am at present considering what steps, if any, I can take in this matter.
§ Mr. FletcherIf I send the right hon. and learned Gentleman certain details of transactions leading to this abuse, will he give attention to the matter?
§ Sir S. CrippsI think we have got all the details. We are aware what the circumstances are.
§ Mr. M. MacMillanWill the Chancellor of the Exchequer take into consideration the fact that one of the organisations referred to is a sort of co-operative organisation, and that we want to encourage this type of organisation as far as we can in this area?
§ Sir S. CrippsI will certainly take that into account.