HC Deb 25 June 1991 vol 193 c433W
Mr. Cartwright

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals he has received from European Community Finance Ministers for the closer approximation of VAT rates and excise duties from January 1993; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

[holding answer 14 June 1991]: I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Newham, South (Mr. Spearing) on 24 June, at column 374.