Armed Forces (VAT and Excise Duty) (Hansard, 11 July 1986)

HC Deb 11 July 1986 vol 101 cc293-4W 294W

§ Mr. George
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will seek to exempt from value added tax and excise duties purchases of supplies and equipment for use by the armed forces; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Brooke
No. The Ministry of Defence Vote takes into account the incidence of indirect taxes.