Written question asked by Mark Todd (Labour) on Monday, 26 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 April 2001. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Monday, 2 April 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 19th March, Official Report, column 34W, on VAT, if he will extend VAT exemption on motorcycle helmets to vital replacement parts and to the safety clothing worn by motorcyclists.

Answer: Mr. Todd: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his answer of 19 March 2001, Official Report, column 34W, on VAT, if he will extend VAT exemption on motorcycle helmets to vital replacement parts and to the safety clothing worn by motorcyclists. [156112] Dawn Primarolo: Under agreements with our European partners we cannot introduce a zero rate for accessories to motorcycle helmets or for safety clothing worn by motorcyclists.

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