§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost to the Exchequer of reducing the value added tax on fitting catalytic converters to(a) zero, (b) 5 per cent. and (c) 10 per cent. on the assumption that the number of catalytic converters fitted (i) stayed at the current rate, (ii) increased by 3 per cent., (iii) increased by 5 per cent. and (iv) increased by 10 per cent.
§ Mr. Ryder[holding answer 8 March 1990]: Information on which to base an estimate is not available.
§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost of reducing the value added tax rate levied on non-recyclable, non-biodegradable packaging to(a) 10 per cent., (b) 5 per cent. and (c) zero on the assumption that packaging was not regarded as an integral part of the goods it contains and therefore could be taxed at a different rate.
§ Mr. Ryder[holding answer 8 March 1990]: Information on which to base an estimate is not available.
§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer,how much revenue would be raised if the value added tax rate levied on non-recyclable, non-biodegradable packaging was increased to(a) 20 per cent., 888W (b) 25 per cent. and (c) 30 per cent. on the assumption that packaging was not regarded as an integral part of the goods it contains and therefore could be taxed at a different rate.
§ Mr. Ryder[holding answer 8 March 1990]: Information on which to base an estimate is not available.