Works of Art and Antiques

HC Deb 23 March 1973 vol 853 c203W

Mr. Faulds

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will issue further amendments to the special scheme for works of art and antiques contained in Customs and Excise Notice 712 bearing in mind the recently expressed views of the British Antique Dealers' Association and the fact that methods of accounting in cases of joint ownership have not yet been formulated.

Mr. Higgins

Any amendments to Customs and Excise Notice No. 712 will be issued as and when necessary.

Mr. Faulds

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in the light of the Government's latest statement, it is his intention to require dealers selling works of art and antiques to national museums within the special scheme contained in Customs and Excise Notice 712 to disclose the amount of VAT included in the price.

Mr. Higgins

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 13th March.