Ophthalmic Dispensing (Hansard, 20 July 2001)

HC Deb 20 July 2001 vol 372 c576W 576W

§ Mr. Heath
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the application of VAT to ophthalmic dispensing. [5797]

§ Mr. Boateng
VAT was introduced at the standard rate on hearing aid and spectacles in 1988. There have been no changes to this treatment since May 1997.