HC Deb 14 June 1984 vol 61 cc557-8W
19. Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will evaluate the feasibility of further cuts in direct taxation by extending the scope of value added tax.

Mr. Hayhoe

The Government's policy is to secure further reductions in the burden of taxation as resources permit. How this is to be achieved will need to be considered in the approach to the next Budget.

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