HC Deb 19 February 1980 vol 979 c172W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the percentage value added tax affecting confectionery in the States of the European Economic Community; and what is the current annual yield in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Peter Rees

The information is as follows:

Per cent
Belgium 6
Denmark 20.25
France 17.6
Germany 6.5
Ireland 10
Italy 35
Luxembourg 10
Netherlands 18
United Kingdom 15

The full year yield of VAT on confectionery at the 15 per cent rate is estimated to be of the order of £200 million.

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