§ Mr. J. MacLeodasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will alter the awkward percentage of 21.22 per cent. uplift when calculating value for Purchase Tax purposes since no ready reckoner includes this figure.
§ Mr. JayThis figure was adopted as the adjustment for tax purposes for particular classes of goods by agreement between the trade associations concerned and the Customs. It has operated for a number of years without complaint, but if difficulty is being experienced it is open) to the associations to raise the matter with the Customs.