HC Deb 21 October 1986 vol 102 cc843-4W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will estimate the increase in cost in money and percentage, respectively, of applying value added tax to sewerage services and water, on the basis sought by the Commission of the European Economic Community.

Mr. Peter Brooke

I have been asked to reply.

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

Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will estimate the increase in cost in money and percentage terms to private and public funds, respectively, of the application of value added tax to all new building and construction work, on the basis sought by the Commission of the European Economic Community.

Mr. Brooke

I have been asked to reply.

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