§ 51. Mr. Michael Shawasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the highest rate of Purchase Tax in 1951, 1964, 1968 and February, 1969, respectively.
§ Mr. Diamond100 per cent., 25 per cent., 55 per cent. and 55 per cent. respectively. The last two figures include the 10 per cent. Special Surcharge introduced in November, 1968.