Mr. John Hallasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what revenue he expects to receive in the current financial year from Purchase Tax on domestic furniture.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerIt is not possible to say precisely, because many articles of furniture, such as chairs and writing-desks, are capable either of domestic or of office use; but I estimate that the receipts of tax during the current financial year from furniture of the domestic type will be a little more than £2 million.