Mr. John M. TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the levying of VAT on Piper alarms; and if he will assess the advantages of exempting such alarms from VAT. [41932]
§ Dawn PrimaroloPiper alarms (and similar alarm systems which enable people with disabilities to alert specified people or control centres that they are in distress) are already fully relieved from VAT when bought by disabled people and charities which serve their needs.