§ Mr. Llewellynasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why clip-on metal draining boards are subject to Purchase Tax while a sink unit comprising a metal sink and draining board is not; and what action he proposes to remedy this anomaly.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerFor some years there has been an exception in favour of fixtures such as sink units, from the general charge on domestic hardware; and I see no need to interfere with this.