§ 68. Mr. Shinwellasked the Minister of Transport whether she is aware that British Railways hotels are charging 2s. on every meal on account of the Selective Employment Tax, an average of more than 10 per cent.; and, as this exceeds the Government estimate that the extra cost would not exceed more than 1 per cent., if she will refer the matter to the National Board for Prices and Incomes.
§ Mr. John MorrisMy right hon. Friend sees no case for doing so. The total estimated yield from the surcharge is within the 3–4 per cent. rise in prices forecast by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer and is less than the estimated direct cost of the tax.