§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the Spastics Society regarding the removal of the liability to pay value added tax; and what steps he proposes to take in this matter.
§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyne:Prior to this year's Budget I received a number of representations on this subject from local groups affiliated to the Spastics Society, but there have been no such representations recently.
§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he has take regarding the request sent to him for an early meeting by the Charities VAT Reform Group in order to discuss the removal of value added tax from registered charities which take care of the disabled; and if he will make a statement.