§ Mrs. MahonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will conduct an analysis of the health implications of VAT on fuel.
§ Mr. SackvilleNo. We are aware of analysis aimed at predicting the effect on household consumption of fuel, and of evidence concerning the effect on health of variation in domestic ambient temperatures. It is not possible, however, to combine these data to make any reliable inference about the health consequences of change in the cost of fuel.