64. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much revenue he expects to collect for the year ending April. 1955, by imposing a tax on floor tiles.
§ 67. Mr. K. Thompsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what revenue he estimates that he will receive in the financial year 1954–55 from the newly-imposed Purchase Tax on those floor coverings hitherto exempt.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI estimate that the receipts will be of the order of £1 million.
§ 79. Mr. Beswickasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has had from local authorities about the increase of tax on tiles; and what action he has taken.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI have received representations from five local authorities. I shall be dealing with the whole matter today in the debate on the Purchase Tax (No. 1) Order, 1954.