§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations have been made to him from local authorities, regarding the question of Purchase Tax on stationery; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold LeverProposals regarding the method of charging Purchase Tax on taxable stationery produced by local authorities, traders and other organisations for their own use have recently been sent to representative associations. Their observations on these proposals are still under consideration and further consultations will take place before any decision is reached.