§ 47. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it is his intention that the relief of food from value-added tax shall be a permanent and not a temporary feature of his policy.
§ Mr. HigginsMy right hon. Friend has no further statement to make on V.A.T. and food at this time.
§ Mr. Lomasasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the progress of his plans for the introduction of value-added tax.
§ Mr. HigginsDiscussions between Customs and Excise and trade and professional associations are progressing satisfactorily.