Purchase Tax (Motor Cars)

HC Deb 13 June 1967 vol 748 cc37-8W

40. Mr. Kenneth Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he proposes any reduction in Purchase Tax on motor cars in order further to stimulate the economy and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Callaghan

No. I would refer the hon. Member to the recent statement made by my right hon. Friend, the President of the Board of Trade.—[Vol. 747, c. 1079–84].