HC Deb 25 January 1989 vol 145 c651W
Mr. Heddle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had about the impact of value added tax on non-domestic construction work on schemes planned and appraised but not legally binding or backed by a building contract on 21 June 1988.

Mr. Trippier

The Government have had discussions with some interested parties who made representations on their proposals for transitional relief on VAT for non-domestic construction projects.

Mr. Heddle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations he has had with the chairman of each urban development corporation on the likely effect of the imposition of value added tax on non-domestic construction work on the contribution private sector investment will make to urban regeneration; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Trippier

None, but I am of course aware of the representations being made by developers.