HC Deb 15 March 1990 vol 169 c373W
31. Mr. Bellingham

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from caravan site owners in respect of value added tax.

Mr. Ryder

A delegation from the two national trade associations representing caravan park owners saw the then Economic Secretary shortly after the changes in the taxation of holiday caravan pitch rentals were introduced from 1 April last year. My hon. Friend confirmed the Government's decision to tax these pitch rentals but was able to give some reassurances about the impact on charges made by caravan park owners for electricity, water, gas and rates.