HC Deb 03 December 1963 vol 685 cc144-5W
Mr. A. Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why he will not give an assurance that there will be no general reduction in taxation until all taxes and charges made on health and other welfare benefits and taxes on sweets and ice-cream have been abolished.

Mr. Maudling

Because I do not think it would be sensible to do so.