Books and Newspapers (VAT)

HC Deb 24 January 1985 vol 71 cc499-500W

39. Mr. Bruce

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many representations he has received concerning the possible imposition of value added tax on books and newspapers.

46. Mr. Barron

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received on the proposed introduction of value added tax on the book publishing and newspaper industry.

49. Sir John Farr

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what further representations he has had in relation to the imposition of value added tax on the printed word.

Mr. Hayhoe

I refer to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Leicester, East (Mr. Bruinvels) on 9 January 1985 at column 484. Since then, Treasury Ministers have received a further 300 representations arguing against the imposition of VAT on books, newspapers and periodicals.