Purchase Tax (Colour Television Sets)

HC Deb 13 March 1967 vol 743 c16W

Mr. Stratton Mills

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the Purchase Tax on a colour television set costing £300; and if he will abolish the tax to encourage the development of colour television.

Mr. MacDermot

About £50. The answer to the second part of the Question is "No".