§ Mr. Martenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated sum in £ sterling which would be paid over to the European Community after 1st January, 1975, in accordance with Article 4 of the council decision of 21st April, 1970 (reference 70/243/ECSC/EEC/EURATOM), if a uniform harmonised value added tax of 10 per cent. were placed upon all items without exception and the full 1 per cent. value added tax was demanded by the Community.
§ Mr. HigginsThe United Kingdom maximum contribution to the EEC budget from 1975 to 1979 will be independent of the yield of VAT in the United Kingdom. It will be determined by the arrangements set out in Articles 129 to 132 of the Treaty of Accession.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals have been made by the European Economic Community for the harmonisation of excise duties; and if he will make available to hon. Members an English translation of the relevant draft regulation, directive or decision.
§ Mr. HigginsI am writing to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why the European Economic Community is seeking to harmonise excise taxes in Member States.
§ Mr. HigginsIn compliance with Article 99 of the Treaty of Rome.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent Great Britain will be affected by Part 5 Customs Questions of Regulation No. 2766/71/EEC of 23rd December, 1971.
§ Mr. HigginsI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 9th June, 1972.—[Vol 838, c. 173.]
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent Great Britain will be affected by Regulation No. 101/72/EEC Customs Questions of 14th January, 1972.
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§ Mr. HigginsI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 9th June, 1972.—[Vol. 838, c. 173–4.]