§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in view of the recent further increase in petrol prices, she will report quickly on the impact of VAT on petrol and oil prices as they affect disabled drivers; and if she will make an urgent statement on her Department's policy towards this problem.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThe most recent price increases are mainly due to the rising costs of imported fuel. The £10 allowance to disabled drivers of the Department's vehicles is being introduced to provide a partial exemption from the additional VAT imposed last November as an energy conservation measure.