§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has recognised the national museums and galleries, being registered as traders in respect of value added tax, as having activities which can be regarded as supplies in the course of business for the purpose of value added tax, and being consequently able to recover input tax irrespective of whether or not they charge for admission; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HigginsI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the right hon. Member for Vauxhall (Mr. Strauss) on 5th November 1973.—[Vol 863, c.100.]