HC Deb 05 July 1973 vol 859 cc166-7W
22. Mr. Sydney Chapman

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many representations he has received about alleged injustices and anomalies of value added tax, following its introduction.

Mr. Nott

Many representations have been received but no record has been kept of their number.

39. Mr. Jeffrey Archer

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider exempting life-saving equipment from value added tax.

Mr. Nott

No, Sir. I would refer my hon. Friend to the debate on VAT and various safety devices during the Committee stage of the Finance Bill 1972.—[16th May, 1972; Vol. 837, c. 353–392.]

Mr. English

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state, to the latest convenient date, the absolute and percentage cost of collection of value added tax.

Mr. Higgins

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Leek (Mr. Knox) on 13th March.—[Vol. 852, c. 343.]