§ 35. Dame Irene Wardasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in the interests of the British furniture industry, he will remove the surcharge on their imported raw materials and the Purchase Tax.
§ Mr. MacDermotThe best first step towards removing the temporary charge is the substantial general cut in the rate, from which furniture manufacturers will benefit. With regard to Purchase Tax, my right hon. Friend cannot anticipate his Budget Statement.