§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the application of VAT on domestic fuel to concessionary coal; and what representations he has received on the matter.
§ Sir John CopeTreasury Ministers have received a small number of representations on this issue. I understand from British Coal that the change in VAT liability for domestic fuel and power will not lead to any changes in concessionary fuel allowances.