Value-Added Tax

HC Deb 20 March 1972 vol 833 cc255-6W

Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give an assurance that permanently and substantially handicapped people will be no worse off financially in consequence of the introduction of a value-added tax.

Mr. Higgins

I cannot anticipate my right hon. Friend's Budget Statement.

Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received on value-added tax from the Central Council for the Disabled and the National Fund for Research into Crippling Diseases; what reply he is sending; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Higgins

My right hon. Friend has received representations from the Central Council for the Disabled and the National Fund for Research into Crippling Diseases seeking relief from V.A.T. for goods and services supplied by disabled persons; aids and apparatus for the disabled; and equipment for medical research. He replied that the proposals had been noted. I cannot anticipate the Budget statement.