§ 25. Mr. Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware of the deep concern felt by tenants at having to pay, in addition to the 6d. for a G Form under the Rent Act, 1957, a 25 per cent. Purchase Tax on such forms, and that this inclusive charge of 7½d. per form is causing hardship to old-age pensioners and others of limited means; and whether, as a means of combating inflation, he will arrange to remove purchase tax on these forms.
§ Mr. PowellThe answer to the first part is, "No"; the second does not, therefore, arise.
§ Mr. Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what he estimates he will receive in the current financial year from the Purchase Tax chargeable on the various forms which are detailed in the Rent Act, 1957, and legally presentable under that Act when there is a proposed variation in the tenants' rents.
§ Mr. PowellNo estimate is possible.