Written question asked by Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 1997. It was answered by Phillip Oppenheim (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 March 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: If he will provide a definition of the term retail premises as used in VAT legislation and the Finance Bill. - (Holding answer 4 March 1997).

Answer: Mr. Salmond: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will provide a definition of the term "retail premises" as used in VAT legislation and the Finance Bill; and if he will make a statement. [18652] Mr. Oppenheim: [holding answer 4 March 1997]: The question concerns a proposed amendment to clause 37 of the Finance Bill which will not now be tabled. I refer the hon. Member instead to the amendment laid on 4 March, and to my press statement that day.

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