§ Mr. John Hallasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the original estimate of the amount of revenue to be derived from Purchase Tax on washing machines, dish washing machines, vacuum cleaners and other domestic labour saving appliances for the current financial year; and what is his present estimate.
§ Mr. BarberThe 1960 Budget estimate for Purchase Tax included about £36 million in respect of domestic gas and electric appliances, including heaters. It is not the practice to publish revised revenue estimates in the course of the financial year.