HC Deb 16 December 1952 vol 509 c161W
85. Mrs. Castle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the estimated yield in a full year of the tax to be levied on furniture under the D scheme.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The estimated yield of Purchase Tax on furniture (including domestic, office and garden furniture) after the introduction of the D scheme is £8 million in a full year.

87. Mrs. Castle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will suspend the operation of the D scheme for furniture until the Furniture Development Council has worked out voluntary standards which will safeguard the consumer against poor quality.

Mr. R. A. Butler

No. The scheme is already in operation.