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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jane Kennedy (Labour), on Wednesday, 9 February 1994, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 98 members in total.

VAT ON DOMESTIC FUEL - TAX AVOIDANCE

That this House deplores the imposition of VAT on domestic fuel and power; is appalled by the regressive nature of the tax which will hit those on lowest incomes hardest; and notes with concern that the legislation embodies the unjust principle of one law for the rich and one law for the poor as only higher income earners will be able to take advantage of the loophole which allows VAT to be avoided during the first year of its imposition by the advance payment of fuel bills as offered by MANWEB and other regional electricity companies.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

VAT ON DOMESTIC FUEL - TAX AVOIDANCE (561A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Alex Salmond (primary, Scottish National Party) and tabled on Friday, 11 February 1994. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
leave out from 'avoided' to end and add 'for several years following its opposition for advance payment of fuel bills as affixed by the regional electricity companies, Scottish Power and Hydro Electric; and further calls for these companies to make further provision for vulnerable groups using their gains from the use of advance payment funds.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
561 
561A1 
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Fuels Low incomes VAT
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk