Written question asked by Jim Cousins (Labour) on Thursday, 5 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 April 2001. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 April 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to extend the reduced rate of VAT on energy saving materials to energy saving materials sold direct for fitting by the purchaser.

Answer: Mr. Cousins: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make it his policy to extend the reduced rate of VAT on energy-saving materials to energy-saving materials sold direct for fitting by the purchaser. [157888] Dawn Primarolo: Energy-saving materials sold direct to the public are not included in the list of goods and services to which, under agreements with our European partners, a reduced rate of VAT may apply. We will be seeking their inclusion as a result of the European Commission's general review of reduced rates planned for 2003.

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