Purchase Tax (Taxicabs)

HC Deb 30 January 1947 vol 432 c245W

59. Mr. Bossom

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what Purchase Tax has to be paid on railway trains and engines, tramcars, omnibuses, motor lorries and taxicabs.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

None, Sir, except on taxicabs which are charged at 33⅓ per cent. of the wholesale value.