§ Mr. Douglas-Mannasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Category A prisoners have been given parole since the Category A system came into operation; and how many such prisoners have applied for and been refused parole.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe answer to the first part of the Question is, "None". But some prisoners originally in Category A have been granted parole after being put in another category. The information asked for in the second part of the Question is not available.
RATES OF VALUE-ADDED TAX Rate France West Germany Netherlands Belgium Per cent Luxembourg High … 33⅓ — — 25 — Standard … 23 11 14 18 10 Intermediate … 17.6 — — 14 5 Low … 7.5 5.5 4 6 2 Notes: 1. Italy has not yet introduced a value-added tax. 2. Most food is chargeable at the low rate but in France and Luxembourg some items are chargeable at the intermediate rate. 3. Most clothing is chargeable at the standard rate except in Belgium where it is chargeable at the intermediate rate.