§ Mr. HeddleTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what discussions he has had on inner city renewal and urban regeneration and the likely impact of value added tax on non-domestic construction on the viability of private sector schemes in these areas in general; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonI have received a number of representations about the imposition of VAT on non-domestic construction. following last year's decision of the European court. This is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.