§ Mr. Piratinasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what articles in connection with school building and school equipment are subject to Purchase Tax; and if he will estimate the total annual value of the Purchase Tax involved.
§ Mr. JayBuilding materials are not subject to Purchase Tax, and there is no specific charge of tax on school equipment. I fear I cannot give a list of taxable176W articles which may be used in schools, nor estimate the amount involved.