Written question asked by David Stewart (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.
Treasury
- Question
- To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will assess the benefits of introducting a VAT zero rate on fluoride toothpaste. - (Holding answer 8 May 2001).
- Answer
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Mr. David Stewart: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will assess the benefits of introducing a VAT zero rate on fluoride toothpaste. [160348] Dawn Primarolo: [holding answer 8 May 2001]: There are no plans to extend the existing VAT relief to include fluoride toothpaste. Price is not considered to be a disincentive to the use of fluoride rather than non- fluoride toothpastes.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 368 c432W; 160348
- Session
- 2000-01
- Subjects
- VAT VAT zero rating Fluoride Dental health Toothpaste
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