§ Mr. SoamesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the reason is for the delay in introducing the Extra Statutory Concession to reduce VAT on home care services supplied by private businesses; and when he expects to introduce the regulation. [66147]
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§ Mr. John Healey[holding answer 2 July 2002]We will introduce the Extra Statutory Concession as soon as revised regulations governing the conduct of the private recruitment industry are laid before Parliament by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.