§ 67. Mr. Bryant Godman Irvineasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer on what authority value-added tax on hired television sets is being charged at 25 per cent.; and why sums paid to cover a 25 per cent. rate prior to 1st August are not repaid.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonThis is the effect of the decision taken by the House during the Report stage of the Finance (No. 2) Bill on 17th July
§ Rear-Admiral Morgan-Gilesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer at what rate VAT is chargeable upon pumps for handling water supplies, and farm or domestic effluent.
§ Mr. Denzil Davies25 per cent. in the case of electrically-operated pumps which are suitable for domestic use, 8 per cent. in all other cases.
§ Mr. Lambieasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer in view of the effects on United Kingdom trade of an imposition 629W of VAT zero-rating on clothing and textiles by the Republic of Ireland with effect from 1st July 1975, if he will consider taking similar action for the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonYoung children's clothing is already zero-rated. My right hon. Friend has no plans to extend the relief to other clothing or to textiles.