§ Mr. Skeetasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the value of the domestic United Kingdom market in transactions involving the supply or servicing of works of art and antiques.
§ Mr. NottTransactions involving the supply or servicing of works of art and antiques are included in the national accounts under a variety of miscellaneous headings—such as "Other business services" for auctioneers, and furniture shops for antique dealers—for which a detailed breakdown is not available. I understand, however, that the net sales in London of the three main auction houses amounted to about £45 million in 1970–71.