HC Deb 23 May 1957 vol 570 cc89-90W
18. Mr. Glenvil Hall

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state the changes with dates which have taken place in the rate of Purchase Tax on musical instruments since the inception of the tax.

Mr. Powell:

The following is the Answer:

RATE OF PURCHASE TAX ON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
From To Per cent.
21st October, 1940 14th April, 1942 33⅓
15th April, 1942 12th April, 1943 66⅔
13th April, 1943 9th April, 1946 100
10th April, 1946 12th November, 1947 33⅓
13th November, 1947 8th April, 1948 50
9th April, 1948 14th April, 1953 66⅔
15th April, 1953 26th October 1955 50
27th October, 1955 — 60