§ 57. Mr. Bossomasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of his proposals to help the horticultural industry, he will remove the 15 per cent. Purchase Tax on blackcurrant syrups containing more than 40 per cent. black currant juice imposed under the Finance Act, 1962.
§ Mr. Maurice MacmillanMy right hon. Friend considered this very carefully some months ago and decided against it. He will, however, review the position, with other Purchase Tax representations before his next Budget.