Energy-Saving Materials (Hansard, 2 April 2001)

HC Deb 02 April 2001 vol 366 c42W 42W

§ Mr. Hilary Benn
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer for what reasons the reduced rate of VAT on energy-saving materials is not applied to such materials sold direct to the public; and if he will make a statement. [156405]

§ Dawn Primarolo
Energy-saving materials sold direct to the public are not included in the list of goods and services to which, under agreements with our European partners, a reduced rate of VAT may apply.