§ 40. Sir R. Boothbyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give consideration to the possibility of replacing the present system of varying Purchase Taxes by a general sales tax.
§ Mr. PowellI cannot add to my right hon. Friend's reply on this subject to the right hon. Gentleman the Member for Battersea, North (Mr. Jay) on 12th November.
§ Sir R. BoothbyDoes not my hon. Friend think that it is rather a good idea?