§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has for changing local authorities liability to value added tax with regard to the practice and proposals of the EEC.
§ Mr. LilleyThe Government consider that the United Kingdom fully meets its European Community obligations in so far as the VAT liabilities of local authorities are concerned, and is aware of no specific proposals by the European Commission for legislation likely to require major changes in this area. However, if my hon. Friend has a particular point in mind perhaps he could write to me.