§ Mr. Collickasked the President of the Board of Trade the amount granted in relief of Purchase Tax under the Assistance to Craftsman Scheme in each year since the commencement of the scheme; and what was the amount granted in cases of needlework tapestry, crewel work and embroidery.
§ Mr. H. StraussThe amounts granted under the scheme were as follows:
£ 1948–49 (six months) … 2,996 1949–50 … 21,881 1950–51 … 36,473 1951–52 … 42,399 1952–53 … 35,371 1953–54 … 26,923 No grant has been made to makers of needlework tapestry, crewel work or embroidery.