Mr. Robert AinsworthTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he will take to ensure that non-Italian luxury cars are subject to a taxation system when sold in Italy that does not discriminate against cars made in other EU countries.
§ Mr. NeedhamI have been asked to reply.
Officials have made written and oral representations in Brussels in support of a formal complaint to the Commission by a British car manufacturer. The British embassy in Rome has raised the issue with the Italian Government. We have made clear our willingness to discuss further action to help British car manufacturers affected by the Italian tax.