Purchase Tax

HC Deb 15 November 1949 vol 469 cc184-5W

62. Mr. Wilkes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the saving of housewives' time and drudgery which can be effected by electrical washing machines, he will abolish the Purchase Tax on them.

Sir S. Cripps

This suggestion will be considered on the next general review of the tax.