§ 58. Sir W. Darlingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give an assurance that, in his forthcoming Budget, he will consider proposals recommended by chambers of commerce and others for a uniform sales tax upon all sales or cash, at all levels, as an alternative to the present system of Purchase Tax based on certain commodities.
§ 62. Brigadier Medlicottasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if his attention has been drawn to the suggestions made by many chambers of commerce in 5W favour of a sales tax as an alternative to the existing Purchase Tax; and if he will give favourable consideration to this proposal in his forthcoming Budget.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterAny such proposals will certainly receive due consideration, but I cannot be expected to anticipate my right hon. Friend's Budget Statement.