HC Deb 22 October 1971 vol 823 cc218-20W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the effect of the introduction of value-added tax on the soft drinks trade.

Mr. Higgins

This will depend on the treatment of soft drinks under the value-added tax.

Mr. Roper

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer on what authority Her Majesty's Stationery Office have been publishing advertisements stating that value-added tax becomes part of everyday life in Great Britain in April, 1973, in view of the fact that Parliament has not yet considered legislation on this subject.

Mr. Higgins

These advertisements were not published by H.M. Stationery Office. I understand that they were published by the National Economic Development Office, which is not a Government Department.