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Flight-Lieutenant Challen
asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury when, having regard to the terms of the Purchase Tax (Alteration of Rates) Order, 1945 (S.R. & O., 1945, No. 1272), it is proposed to abolish the Purchase Tax on all classes of carpets, so as to reduce the burden falling upon those setting up housekeeping for the first time.
Mr. Glenvil Hall
I would ask the hon. and gallant Member to await my right hon. Friend's Budget statement later to-day.