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Colonel Stoddart-Scott
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider, when framing his next Budget, abolishing the 16⅔ per cent. Purchase Tax on all drugs used for the treatment of disease.
Mr. Dalton
I will certainly consider the suggestion made by the hon. and gallant Member.
Colonel Stoddart-Scott
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider, when framing his next Budget, abolishing the 33⅓ per cent. Purchase Tax on toothpaste and other preparations used in the prevention of disease.
Mr. Dalton
I will certainly consider the suggestion made by the hon. and gallant Member.