HC Deb 23 November 1987 vol 123 cc65-6W
Mr. Ron Brown

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the British Printing Industries Federation about value added tax; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lilley

My ministerial colleagues and I have received a number of representations from the British Printing Industries Federation in favour of maintaining VAT zero-rating for books, newspapers and periodicals.