§ 35. Mr. Goodhewasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what sum of money is derived from the Purchase Tax on replacement valves for radio sets and television sets, respectively.
§ Mr. BarberReplacement valves supplied free under guarantee are not chargeable with Purchase Tax. The revenue from other replacement valves is currently about £1½ million a year, but I regret that it is not possible to divide this figure between radio and television sets.
§ Mr. GoodhewCan my hon. Friend tell me why spare parts for these forms of equipment should be charged Purchase Tax when, for instance, sparking plugs and spare parts for cars are not so charged?
§ Mr. BarberIf my hon. Friend will put down a specific Question on that point, or will write to me, I will do my best to answer him.