§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will commission from the Inland Revenue a study of the implications of a 5 per cent. scheme for company deeds of covenant for orchestral purposes as requested by the Association of British Orchestras.
648Wwhich figures are available, what is the value added tax on separate fuels in the European Economic Community; and what is the scale of energy tax now under consideration by the Council of Ministers.
§ Mr. Peter ReesThe rates of VAT applicable to fuel in each member State of the European Community are as follows:
§ Mr. Peter ReesI shall continue to bear in mind the association's suggestion concerning tax relief for company donations to registered charities. I have no plans at present however to go beyond the considerable help given to charities which my right hon. and learned Friend has already announced.