VAT (Domestic Fuel)

HC Deb 10 July 1997 vol 297 c608W

Mr. Edwards

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received on his plans to reduce VAT on domestic fuel from 8 per cent. to 5 per cent. [6189]

Dawn Primarolo

I received a number of representations calling for a reduction in the rate of VAT on fuel, prior to my right hon. Friend the Chancellor's Budget announcement last week.