Written question asked by Sydney Chapman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 12th June 2003, 406 c984W, on postal service (VAT), whether his policy on VAT on stamps has changed; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Sir Sydney Chapman: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to his answer of 12 June 2003, Official Report, column 984W, on postal service (VAT), whether his policy on VAT on stamps has changed; and if he will make a statement. [140179] John Healey: The Government remain opposed to VAT on stamps, and has made this clear in negotiations on the European Commission's proposal to amend the provisions of the Sixth VAT Directive concerning the VAT arrangements applicable to postal services.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 140179; 413 c1333-4W;413 c1329-30W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: EU law EU action Postal services Postage stamps VAT
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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