HC Deb 20 November 1962 vol 667 cc989-90
17. Sir Richard Pilkington

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will arrange to make any changes in the rates of Purchase Tax on footwear in February or August, instead of April, in accordance with the proposals of which details have been sent to him by the hon. Member for Poole.

Mr. Maudling

No, Sir. I could not undertake an obligation to do this.

Sir Richard Pilkington

Will my right hon. Friend view the problem with more sympathy if I send him more evidence?

Mr. Maudling

I will certainly try to do so, but to preclude myself from action in the Budget on Purchase Tax would be very difficult.

Mr. Mitchison

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider whether he ought to have any Purchase Tax at all on boots and shoes when he has reduced Purchase Tax on motor cars?

Mr. Maudling

I shall naturally consider all aspects of Purchase Tax between now and the Budget.