HC Deb 07 April 1981 vol 2 cc221-2W
Mr. Cormack

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will take steps to include within the special value added tax scheme for antiques and works of art objects of the arts and crafts movement created between 1880 and 1930, together with furniture by Voysey, Mackintosh and other eminent designers of the period, in view of the fact that the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art has recently obtained ministerial agreement to bring such items within its terms of reference.

Mr. Peter Rees

Any changes in this area will depend on the results of the review which is currently taking place into the operation of the special VAT schemes for antiques and secondhand goods.