HC Deb 30 July 1971 vol 822 cc182-3W
Mr. Marten

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in respect of the countries in the European Economic Community which have a value-added tax, he will publish a table showing at what levels it is set, in particular in respect of food and clothing.

Mr. Higgins

Following is the information:

exempting from vehicle excise duty those invalid persons who cannot afford permanent and conspicuous adaptations to their vehicles, in view of his recent acceptance in principle of new Clause 29 of the Finance Bill.

Mr. Weitzman

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, having regard to the principle accepted in new Clause 29 of the Finance Bill, he will consider exemption or some relief from excise duty to invalid persons who are unable to defray the expense for material adaptations to their vehicles.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I do not think that I would be justified in extending the exemptions beyond the scope of the new Clause as it stands.