§ 25. Mr. PurchaseTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from pensioners' organisations on his reduction in VAT on fuel. [27226]
§ Mr. Geoffrey RobinsonI am pleased to tell my hon. Friend that we have reduced VAT on fuel to 5 per cent., the lowest level permitted to us under EC regulations. It has been well received throughout the country, particularly by pensioner communities.