§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what(a) discussions he has had with and (b) what representations he has received from the European Commission regarding the impact on the travel 479W insurance market of the introduction of higher rate insurance premium tax; and if he will make a statement. [22625]
§ Dawn PrimaroloI have had no discussions with the European Commission about their higher rate of Insurance Premium Tax. Officials in Customs and Excise have supplied information to, and had discussions with, the Commission on this measure.