§ Dr. Stuttafordasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the committee inquiring into VAT and children's footwear last had a meeting; when the report was received by the Treasury; and when he intends to make a statement on it.
§ Mr. HigginsThe report is dated 6th December and my right hon. Friend received it a few days later. With regard to the last part of the Question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave him on 23rd January.