§ 69. Sir Michael ShawTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received concerning the imposition of value added tax on confectionery products and chocolate biscuits.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonI have seen a copy of the submission which the Biscuit, Cake, Chocolate and Confectionery Alliance sent on 18 December to my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer. This was among the matters discussed when my noble Friend the Parliamentary Secretary met the president of the alliance on 13 January.