HC Deb 31 March 1949 vol 463 cc1446-7
51. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the present Purchase Tax on gas heaters is 66 per cent. while it is 100 per cent. on electric heaters which is adversely affecting many citizens in council houses where only electricity is available; and, in view of the necessity of having hot water in every home, if he will abolish this tax.

Mr. Jay

My hon. Friend will not expect me to anticipate my right hon. and learned Friend's Budget Statement.

Mr. Freeman

In view of the fact that these things are now really necessities, will the Chancellor of the Exchequer give this matter special consideration next Wednesday?