HC Deb 11 May 2001 vol 368 c432W
Mr. David Stewart

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will assess the benefits of introducing a VAT zero rate on fluoride toothpaste. [160348]

Dawn Primarolo

[holding answer 8 May 2001]: There are no plans to extend the existing VAT relief to include fluoride toothpaste Price is not considered to be a disincentive to the use of fluoride rather than non-fluoride toothpastes