HC Deb 14 May 1992 vol 207 cc163-4W
Mr. Wareing

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has had in respect of the removal of VAT from all electronic aids for blind and visually disabled people; and what plans he has to remove VAT from such aids.

Sir John Cope

Treasury Ministers receive occasional individual representations about the liability to VAT of a variety of electronic aids for blind and visually disabled people. There is already relief from VAT for goods designed solely for use by the blind, but there are no plans to extend this relief.