Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by Phillip Oppenheim (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: If he will comment on his policy in respect of value added tax on domestic fuel. - Inc fact that the Government have no plans to change the current rate of 8 per cent VAT, which applies to domestic fuel. (Holding answer 13 March 1997).

Answer: Mr. Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his policy in respect of value added tax on domestic fuel. [20107] Mr. Oppenheim: [holding answer 13 March 1997]: VAT was applied to domestic fuel for sound environmental and revenue reasons, which continue to apply. The Government have no plans to change the current rate of 8 per cent. VAT, which applies to domestic fuel. The yield from this measure is about £1.1 billion a year.

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