HC Deb 15 January 1974 vol 867 c85W
Mr. Tope

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer ii he will take steps to exempt houseboats from the payment of VAT.

Mr. Higgins

An order to zero-rate houseboats was laid before the House on 20th December 1973 and, subject to the approval of the House, it will come into operation on 1st March 1974.