Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 April 2001. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 5 April 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what EU legislation is planned in respect of (a) distance marketing of financial services and (b) the application of VAT to electronic commerce.

Answer: Mr. Mitchell: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what EU legislation is planned in respect of (a) distance marketing of financial services and (b) the application of VAT to electronic commerce. [157399] Miss Melanie Johnson: A proposal from the European Commission for a directive on distance marketing of financial services is currently under discussion in the Council. A proposal from the European Commission to change the VAT rules relating to certain e-commerce supplies is also currently under discussion by member states.

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