§ Mr. BowisTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how he intends to ensure that Parcelforce, when privatised, will be on an equal value-added tax footing with its competitors.
§ Sir John Cope[holding answer 28 October 1992]: The various options for achieving the privatisation of Parcelforce are still under consideration. One of these considerations is the desirability of achieving greater parity of VAT treatment between competitors in the postal sector.
§ Mr. BowisTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received on the value-added tax status of Parcelforce following privatisation.
§ Sir John Cope[holding answer 28 October 1992]: My right hon. Friend has received no direct representations on this subject, but I have received representations from the Association of International Courier and Express Services proposing that the privatised Parcelforce should be "fully registered" for VAT.