§ Captain Kerbyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in order to encourage More married women graduates to take up careers as technicians and technologists, he will take steps to abolish Purchase Tax on vacuum cleaners, washing machines, food mixers, and other domestic appliances designed to reduce drudgery in the home.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI have noted my hon. and gallant Friend's suggestion and will bear this point in mind.