§ Mr. David Steelasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make provisions for landlords to claim back VAT on maintenance repair bills to prevent landlords passing on increased costs by increasing rents.
§ Mr. HigginsThis is a Budget matter and I cannot anticipate my right hon. Friend's Budget Statement.
§ Mr. Cormackasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will take steps to extend the special VAT provisions for secondhand cars to cover secondhand motorcycles.
§ Mr. HigginsI would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to the hon. Member for Bosworth (Mr. Adam Butler) on 31st January.—[Vol. 849, c.414.]