§ Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what improvements have been made to the collection of statistics published on 5 May 1998,Official Report, column 331; what plans he has to introduce new indices of indirect taxation; and if he will make a statement. [74556]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe statistics in question relate to "typical" families in the UK. The impact of indirect taxes on a typical family are imprecise as spending patterns vary widely between households with the same composition and income level. We have no plans to introduce new indices of indirect taxation.