§ Mr. Newtonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will furnish a list of those EEC countries which operate a tax on the export of antiques and works of art to non-EEC countries and indicate the rates.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonFrom the information available I understand that only Italy operates a tax on exports of antiques and works of art to non-EEC countries. The rates of tax are as follows:
Value of item(Lire) Rate (per cent.) Up to 1,000,000 … 8 From 1,000,001 to 6,000,000 … … 15 From 6,000,001 to 21,000,000 … 25 More than 21,000,000… … 30 Works of art by living artists and items not more than 50 years old are not taxed on export.