HC Deb 19 March 1984 vol 56 c709

Motion made, and Question proposed, That it is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and public revenue and to make further provision in connection with finance; but this Resolution does not extend to the making of any amendment with respect to value added tax so as to provide—

  1. (a) for zero rating or exempting any supply;
  2. (b) for refunding any amount of tax, otherwise than by a provision relating to supplies to, and importation by, a government department within the meanings of section 27 of the Value Added Tax Act 1983;
  3. (c) for varying the rate of that tax otherwise than in relation to all supplies and importations; or
  4. (d) for any relief other than relief applying to goods of whatever description or services of whatever description.—[Mr. Lawson.]

Question again proposed.