Written question asked by Nicholas Brown (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 1991. It was answered by Baroness Shephard of Northwold (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 December 1991 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What would be the estimated yield in 1991-92 of the imposition of VAT at (a) 5 per cent., (b) 17.5 per cent. and (c) 22 per cent. on (i) books, (ii) newspapers, (iii) magazines, (iv) rent, (v) house purchase (new buildings), (vi) house purchase (second hand buildings) and (vii) fares on passenger transport. - Includes table & fact that info on estimated revenue from standard rating zero rated goods in 1990-91 was published in the "Financial Statement & Budget Report", annex B table 4B.1.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

200 c370-1W

Session

1991-92

Subjects

Fares Housing Publications Newspaper press Sales VAT Rents Tax yields VAT zero rating

Contains statistics

Yes