Orders of the Day — Fifth Schedule. — (Purchase Tax — Exemptions and reductions of rates.)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 17 June 1947.

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Photo of Mr Hugh Dalton Mr Hugh Dalton , Bishop Auckland 12:00, 17 June 1947

I was not sure who raised that matter, but I might say now that the intention here is to reduce the Purchase Tax upon boats used by the young and active people in competitive rowing. It is not intended to facilitate those who are punting about in back water.