§ 86. Mr. James Davidsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that the livelihood and future prospects of many skilled individual craftsmen is endangered by the present level of Purchase Tax on their products; and if he will take steps to reduce it.
§ Mr. Harold LeverNo. Any such special concession would cause anomalies, and would be unfair to other producers.
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§ Sir W. Bromley-Davenportasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the approximate cost of abolishing the present charge of Purchase Tax on instruments used in brass bands; whether he has considered the petition sent to him by the National Association for Brass Band Conductors in this connection; and whether he will give this matter further consideration.
§ Mr. Harold LeverInformation is not available on which to estimate receipts of Purchase Tax on instruments used in brass bands. As regards the second part of the Question, I have assured the Association that I have taken note of their representations and that they will be borne in mind.