§ 6. Mr. Gourlayasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost of removing Purchase Tax on all kinds of linoleum goods.
§ Mr. MaudlingAbout £1⅓ million.
§ 30 and 31. Mr. Forrestasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what revenue has been produced by the Purchase Tax imposition on mineral-water sales in Northern Ireland;
(2) If, when preparing his Budget, he will exempt Northern Ireland mineral-water manufacturers from the Purchase Tax payments imposed in the last Budget.
§ Mr. BarberUp to the end of last year, an estimated £125,000 to £150,000. Purchase Tax must of course be charged at the same rates throughout the United Kingdom.
§ 32. Mr. John MacLeodasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will abolish the additional charge of Purchase Tax on the carriage of goods.
§ Mr. BarberOn the advice of the trade, Purchase Tax has always been charged on the value of goods inclusive of delivery charges.
§ 49. Mr. Wainwrightasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now reduce the Purchase Tax on all band instruments manufactured in this country.
§ Mr. MaudlingNo. I could neither discriminate between bandsmen's and other instruments, nor between imported instruments and those made in this country.
§ Sir Richard Glynasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware of the growing menace to crops of all kinds from wood pigeons; and whether, in the interests of food production, he will now abolish or reduce the Purchase Tax on cartridges.
§ Mr. du CannI am so aware but my hon. Friend will not expect me to anticipate my right hon. Friend's Budget decisions.
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The Earl of Dalkeithasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received regarding the removal of Purchase Tax on the soft drink industry; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. MaudlingI have received a number of representations, which I have said I shall bear in mind; and following a request from the soft drinks industry, its representatives will be meeting my hon. Friend the Economic Secretary next week.