Labour-intensive Services

HC Deb 29 June 1999 vol 334 cc141-2W

Mr. Maude

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received with regard to the European Commission's proposal for reduced rates of VAT on labour-intensive services not subject to cross border competition. [88914]

Dawn Primarolo

We have received a number of representations suggesting services to which a reduced VAT rate might be applied in the UK under the proposed measure.

Mr. Maude

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has made to the European Commission with regard to the Commission's proposal for reduced rates of VAT on labour-intensive services not subject to cross border competition; and if he will make a statement. [88915]

Dawn Primarolo

The UK has made no representations to the European Commission about this proposal.