VAT (Hansard, 19 October 1992)

HC Deb 19 October 1992 vol 212 cc187-8W 188W

§ 181. Mr. Chisholm
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it remains Government policy to retain permanently the ability to apply a zero rate of VAT to books, newspapers and periodicals.

§ Sir John Cope
Yes. The Government remain committed to the permanent retention of the right to maintain all existing zero rates.