§ 72. Mr. Ernest Daviesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the Purchase Tax chargeable on protective helmets designed for use by motor-cyclists, and the anticipated yield in a full year.
§ Mr. SimonThe rate is now 5 per cent. I regret that the information asked for in the second part of the Question is not available.
§ 73. Mr. Nabarroasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give approximate figures showing the net yield to the Exchequer of Purchase Tax on commercial vehicle chassis for each of the past five years, after allowing for the loss of direct taxes owing to initial and annual depreciation allowances on commercial vehicles.
§ Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what revenue he will obtain by the re-introduction of Purchase Tax on boot, shoe, and corset laces and insole socks.