Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 April 2003. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Friday, 11 April 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 7 April 2003, 403 c26W, on blood products, what representations the UK Government has made to the European Commission about extending the VAT exemption; and whether it is the policy of the Government to support change.

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to his answer of 7 April 2003, Official Report, column 26W, on blood products, what representations the UK Government has made to the European Commission about extending the VAT exemption; and whether it is the policy of the Government to support change. [108938] John Healey: The UK has made representations at official level for change in the scope of the VAT exemption for blood products. However, as my answer of 7 April 2003, Official Report, column 26W, made clear, the European Commission has not yet brought forward proposals for change in this area.

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