§ 94. Sir B. Neven-Spenceasked the President of the Board of Trade how much Purchase Tax has been repaid to date to Scottish craftsmen by the Crafts Centre of Great Britain.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsNo Scottish craftsman has so far received relief under the scheme announced by my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 30th July, 1948. The scheme began to operate only on 1st October, 1948, and the total amount so far paid by way of relief is very small. Applications from a number of Scottish craftsmen are at present under consideration by the Crafts Centre.
§ 95. Sir B. Neven-Spenceasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that steps are being taken to establish a Crafts Centre for Scotland; and whether he will be prepared to accord to 42W it the same degree of protection and assistance as is now accorded to the Crafts Centre for Great Britain.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsI am aware that certain Scottish societies are considering the establishment of a Crafts Centre for Scotland. My right hon. Friend will, of course, be prepared to consider, in consultation with my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland, any suggestions which may be made in connection with the establishment of such a centre.