§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Employment what discussions he has had with the Health and Safety Executive on the implications for safety at work of the case initiated by the European Economic Community Commission before the European Court on 15 September on the levying of value added tax on protective clothing and footwear; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CopeNone. Neither I nor my predecessor has had discussions with the Health and Safety Executive on the forthcoming case before the European Court The implications for safety, along with other considerations, will be assessed when the verdict, and its basis, are known.