HC Deb 10 February 1997 vol 290 c17W
Mr. Hanson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals he has to discuss the zero rating for VAT purposes of recombinant factor 8 blood products with the EC Commission. [11206]

Mr. Oppenheim

None. We are not permitted to extend the scope of our existing VAT zero rates under the terms of the EC sixth VAT directive agreed in 1977 by the then Labour Government.

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