§ 17. Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the operation of the new single market VAT procedures introduced at the beginning of the year.
§ Sir John CopeEarly indications are that the new single market VAT procedures have been introduced with minimum disruption to trade. This reflects credit on the preparations made by Customs and by British businesses, often against tight deadlines.
§ 25. Mr. GerrardTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the operation of the new single market VAT procedures introduced at the beginning of the year.
§ Sir John CopeI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney (Mr. Rowland).