HC Deb 11 March 1971 vol 813 c157W
Mr. Cormack

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total yield from purchase tax during 1969–70; and how much of this was accounted for by purchase tax on sports goods.

Mr. Higgins

It was £1,110.6 million of which it is estimated that about £7½ million was in respect of sports goods.