HC Deb 22 November 1951 vol 494 c556
37. Mr. F. A. Burden

asked the President of the Board of Trade what action he intends taking to stop the practice of double invoicing between some converters of cloth and their customers, in view of the fact that this practice is detrimental to the public and reduces the revenue from purchase tax.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

Steps are being taken to prohibit this practice in the near future.

Mr. Burden

Will my right hon. Friend take into account the widespread satisfaction which will be felt by the rapid steps which he has taken to bring an end to this abuse?