HC Deb 16 March 1976 vol 907 c480W
34. Mr. Bulmer

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will arrange for his Department to maintain the effect on employment of changes in the rate of VAT.

Mr. Booth

My Department maintains statistics of employment in all industries, though no formal investigation of the effects on employment of changes in the rate of VAT have been carried out. Her Majesty's Customs and Excise, however, is continuing to monitor carefully the effects of the 25 per cent. rate of VAT on the industries affected, including any employment effects.