§ Mr. Ernie Robertsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will exempt commercial coin-operated launderettes from value added tax, in view of the fact that the use of such establishments is largely by those sectors of the community least able to afford the tax.
§ Mr. Peter ReesI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.
§ Sir Nicholas Bonsorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is intending to mitigrate the effect of the increase in VAT upon the church by zero rating repairs to churches and places of worship.
§ Mr. Peter ReesI shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.