Sweets and Confectionery (Purchase Tax)

HC Deb 14 January 1964 vol 687 c7W

Mr. A. Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, as a means of reducing prices, he will now abolish the tax on sweets and confectionery.

Mr. Maurice Macmillan

I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer which my right hon. Friend gave on 3rd December, 1963, to the hon. Member for Blyth (Mr. Milne).