Sir Geoffrey Howe: No.

HC Deb 24 January 1980 vol 977 cc361-2W

29. Mr. David Atkinson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received on the current value added tax threshold.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

Representations have been received since May 1979 from approximately 150 traders and business organisations. About one-quarter of these have advocated the reduction or abolition of the registration limit, while the remainder have sought to have it increased by various amounts.