§ Amendments effective from 25th June, 1951.
§ 11. In Group 4, after the paragraphs added by Part 1 of this Schedule there shall be added the following paragraph:—
| "(i) insoles, except insoles made wholly or partly of fur skin (including any skin with fur, hair or wool attached) | Exempt." |
§ 12. In Group 6, after the paragraph added by Part I of this Schedule there shall he added the following paragraph:—
| "(q) lining socks and seat socks, being shaped pieces of fabric for incorporation in foot wear | Exempt." |
§ 13. In Group 31, in paragraph (b), after the word "brushes," there shall be inserted the words "(except toothbrushes)," and after the paragraph added by Part I of this Schedule there shall be added the following paragraph—
| "(d) toothbrushes | Exempt." |
§ This Amendment carries out our undertaking in Committee to exempt tooth brushes and insoles from Purchase Tax. We have also thrown in for good measure lining socks and seat socks, although that Amendment was not actually called in Committee. For the information of hon. Gentlemen, lining socks and seat socks are materials used in repairs to boots and shoes.
§ 1.0 a.m.
§ Mr. Snow (Lichfield and Tamworth)I intervene only to remind my hon. Friend that when Purchase Tax is removed, there is often a rise in the actual price. Will he consider recommending to the President of the Board of Trade the reimposition of price control?
§ Mr. ErrollPerhaps the hon. Gentleman could tell us what is the extent of this benefit. How much is the concession on lining socks and seat socks.
§ Amendment agreed to.