Terence Eden on Nostr: In 1973, the UK introduced a zero-rated VAT exemption for children's clothes. But ...
In 1973, the UK introduced a zero-rated VAT exemption for children's clothes.
But there was a problem. Some adults are small enough to fit into kids' clothes.
Which led to this… interesting remark from the Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer.
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/1973-03-06/debates/e9f31af1-b91f-4202-82eb-293aec849ce4/YoungChildrenSClothing?highlight=%22slim%20and%20nubile%22
But there was a problem. Some adults are small enough to fit into kids' clothes.
Which led to this… interesting remark from the Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer.
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/1973-03-06/debates/e9f31af1-b91f-4202-82eb-293aec849ce4/YoungChildrenSClothing?highlight=%22slim%20and%20nubile%22