HC Deb 30 March 1976 vol 908 c439W
45. Mr. Bulmer

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what evidence he has received from Her Majesty's Customs and Excise of the effect on employment of VAT at 25 per cent.

Mr. John Fraser

None, but my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer is well aware of the employment situation in the industries concerned.