§ Mr. Goldingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will take steps to relieve "self-builders" of value added tax; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Dr. GilbertClause 3 of the autumn Finance Bill 1974 includes proposals to refund VAT on purchases made on or after 13th November 1974 by "do-it-yourself" house builders. An explanatory leaflet is available to the public from Customs and Excise local VAT offices and, for the convenience of Members, in the Vote Office.