HC Deb 15 June 1992 vol 209 c394W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will estimate the effect on total passenger miles travelled on public transport of the imposition of(a) a 5 per cent. and (b) a 17.5 per cent. VAT rate on public transport fares; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

I have made no detailed assessment of the effects of the imposition of value added tax on public transport passenger mileage. Agreement reached by Finance Ministers enables us to maintain our existing zero rates.

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