§ 53. Mr. McAdamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has considered a 263W letter from the Town Clerk of Salford protesting, on behalf of the Salford City Council, against the Purchase Tax on dustbins; and if he will take that protest into consideration when considering his new Budget proposals.
§ Mr. DaltonYes, Sir.
§ 55 and 56. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1), whether he will consider, when framing his next Budget, abolishing the i6 per cent. Purchase Tax on all drugs used for the treatment of disease;
(2) whether he will consider, when framing his next Budget, abolishing the 33⅓ per cent. Purchase Tax on toothpaste and other preparations used in the prevention of disease.
§ Mr. DaltonThe hon. and gallant Member will not expect me to anticipate my Budget statement.