§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received over the last six months on the level of value added tax currently imposed by Her Majesty's Government on tourism services; and if he will make a statement. [29607]
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThere have been a number of representations during the past six months to me and to my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor in 597W support of a reduced rate of VAT for tourism services. There is, however, no compelling evidence that the level of VAT in the UK places tourism at a disadvantage.