Mr. BowlsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his answer of 29 October 1992,Official Report, c. 789 if he has yet held discussions with EC Finance Ministers or the Commission about the value added tax exemption for public postal services; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir John Cope[holding answer 20 April 1993]: There have been no such discussions and the reply of 29 October remains appropriate.