HC Deb 28 April 1986 vol 96 c326W
Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he proposes to take in the light of the European Commission's application to the European Court for a ruling to compel the United Kingdom to extend value added tax to new houses, fuel and other items which are currently zero-rated.

Mr. Brooke

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.