§ Mr. Knoxasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the amount of revenue collected in purchase tax on sweets in the most recent year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. HigginsPurchase tax on confectionery (including chocolate biscuits) yielded about £75 million in the calendar year 1971.
Note: purchase tax is paid three months in arrears; the rate of tax was reduced from 22 per cent. to 18 per cent. on 19th July, 1971.