European Economic Community

HC Deb 21 March 1972 vol 833 cc291-2W

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will support the Italian Government's request in the European Economic Community that the implementation of a value-added tax shall not be imposed until January, 1973.

Mr. Higgins

The date of introduction of V.A.T. in Italy is a matter between the Italian Government and the E.E.C. Commission and Council of Ministers.