§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received seeking the imposition of zero rate value added tax on funeral charges rather than to exempt them from value added tax; and what impact the introduction of zero-rate value added tax on funeral charges would have upon Exchequer revenue.
§ Mr. Lilley[holding answer 22 February 1988]: My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer has received no such representations. It is not possible to estimate the revenue effect of introducing zero rating of VAT on funeral charges without disproportionate cost.