HC Deb 05 April 1984 vol 57 c628W
31. Mr. Freud

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what effect the imposition of value added tax on take-away food will have on the retail price index.

Mr. Hayhoe

It is estimated that the effect will be to raise the retail price index by about 0.1 per cent.

36. Mr. Robert Atkins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has had over his decision to levy value added tax on hot take-away foods.

Mr. Hayhoe

Treasury Ministers have received 319 letters about value added tax on hot take-away foods.