HC Deb 03 May 1973 vol 855 cc344-5W
Mr. Joel Barnett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many value added tax registered traders had made application by the deadline of 30th April for purchase tax rebate on stocks held at 31st March 1973.

Mr. Higgins

Separate figures for pur-case tax are not available. About 273,000 claims in respect of both purchase tax and revenue duty have been received at Southend.

Mr. Joel Barnett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many value added tax registered traders he had estimated should have registered for purchase tax rebates on stocks, by the deadline date of 30th April 1973.

Mr. Higgins

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Ashton-under-Lyne (Mr. Sheldon) on 1st May.

Mr. Joel Barnett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate for the total amount claimed by VAT registered traders in respect of the purchase tax rebate on stocks held at 31st March 1973.

Mr. Higgins

No such estimate has been made since 31st March and actual figures are not yet available.