§ Mr. LeightonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what effect he estimates the harmonisation of indirect taxes, as proposed by the European Economic Community Commissioners, would have on(a) the poorest and (b) the richest 10 per cent. of households.
§ Mr. LilleyInsufficient detailed information is available for assessing reliably the effect of these proposals on expenditure patterns across income groups.
The Government have made it clear that they do not consider tax approximation to be necessary for the completion of the single market.