§ Mr. Skeetasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether any European Economic Community member country remits value-added tax for regional development. by how much, and to achieve what specific purpose.
§ Mr. HigginsI understand that France is the only E.E.C. country to have provided for any remission of value-added tax for regional development. In Corsica, which has enjoyed certain reliefs from indirect taxes since 1811, some items are given relief from value-added tax.