§ Mr. McTaggartasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received from the Hot Take-away Action Group about the level of value added tax on hot take-away food; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Barney HayhoeA number of hon. and right hon. Members have recently forwarded to Treasury Ministers542W a letter from the Hot Take-Away Action Group which includes the suggestion that the rate of VAT on hot takeaway food should be reduced.