§ 69. Mr. McAddenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give consideration to a reduction in the rate of tax levied on fluorescent lighting equipment.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThis suggestion is already under consideration. My hon. Friend will not expect me to anticipate my Budget statement.
§ Mr. Grimondasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will exempt from Purchase Tax Christmas cards given by the manufacturers to workers in their business.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterNo. The law requires tax to be paid on any chargeable goods which go into consumer use, whether on sale or as gifts. My right hon. Friend could not make an exception in favour of gifts to employees.