To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will widen the range of construction products and the labour associated with their installation to which a reduced rate of value added tax applies.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will widen the range of construction products and the labour associated with their installation to which a reduced rate of value added tax applies.

What recent representations he has received concerning the decision to close the option to tax provisions in relation to the value added tax treatment of commercial property rents. - (Holding answer 11 February 1997).

What recent representations he has received concerning the decision to close the option to tax provisions in relation to the value added tax treatment of commercial property rents. - (Holding answer 11 February 1997).

What plans he has to make it his policy to suspend the implementation of the proposed changes to the option to tax provisions in relation to the value-added tax treatment of commercial property rents; what consultations he has had with developers and landlords of commercial property prior to the decision...

What plans he has to make it his policy to suspend the implementation of the proposed changes to the option to tax provisions in relation to the value-added tax treatment of commercial property rents; what consultations he has had with developers and landlords of commercial property prior to the decision...

If he will identify those sections of the European directives which have led to the promotion of the Value-Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) Order.

If he will identify those sections of the European directives which have led to the promotion of the Value-Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) Order.

If he will make it his policy urgently to press the European Commission for changes to the regulations relating to value-added tax and the tour operators margins scheme.

If he will make it his policy urgently to press the European Commission for changes to the regulations relating to value-added tax and the tour operators margins scheme.

What will be the net cost to the United Kingdom travel industry of the proposed implementation from 1st January 1996 of the Value-Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) Order; if that order has yet been subject to a compliance cost assessment. - Includes figure.

What will be the net cost to the United Kingdom travel industry of the proposed implementation from 1st January 1996 of the Value-Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) Order; if that order has yet been subject to a compliance cost assessment. - Includes figure.

What proposals he has to find means of compensating smaller tour operators for damage to their business as a result of the proposed implementation of the Value-Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) Order; what recent representations HMT has received concerning value added tax and tour operators margins scheme; and if HMT...

What proposals he has to find means of compensating smaller tour operators for damage to their business as a result of the proposed implementation of the Value-Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) Order; what recent representations HMT has received concerning value added tax and tour operators margins scheme; and if HMT...

To comment on policy on the consistency of the proposed implementation of the Value-Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) Order with help for small businesses.

To comment on policy on the consistency of the proposed implementation of the Value-Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) Order with help for small businesses.

When he intends next to meet representatives of the Association of British Travel Agents to discuss the implications for the United Kingdom travel industry which will be caused by the implementation of the Value-Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) Order.

When he intends next to meet representatives of the Association of British Travel Agents to discuss the implications for the United Kingdom travel industry which will be caused by the implementation of the Value-Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) Order.

Which directorate and commissioner are responsible for taking forward the proposals contained in European Commission Document COM (94)584 on the subject of the establishment of a common system of value added tax.

Which directorate and commissioner are responsible for taking forward the proposals contained in European Commission Document COM (94)584 on the subject of the establishment of a common system of value added tax.

If he will list all those items which are currently zero rated for value added tax purposes and which would be affected by the recommendations for the ending of such zero rating included within the provisions of European Commission Document COM (94)584 on the subject of the establishment of a...

If he will list all those items which are currently zero rated for value added tax purposes and which would be affected by the recommendations for the ending of such zero rating included within the provisions of European Commission Document COM (94)584 on the subject of the establishment of a...

What assessment he has made of the possible impact upon the United Kingdom housing market of the implementation of the proposals of European Commission Document COM (94)584 on the subject of the establishment of a common system of value added tax.

What assessment he has made of the possible impact upon the United Kingdom housing market of the implementation of the proposals of European Commission Document COM (94)584 on the subject of the establishment of a common system of value added tax.

Whether he has yet had chance to consider European Commission Document COM (94)584 on the subject of the establishment of a common system of value added tax; what response he has made to those parts of that document which propose the abolition of zero rating for new houses; and various...

Whether he has yet had chance to consider European Commission Document COM (94)584 on the subject of the establishment of a common system of value added tax; what response he has made to those parts of that document which propose the abolition of zero rating for new houses; and various...

Whether the issue of value-added tax on imported works of art is likely to be considered at the December meeting of ECOFIN; and what views he will be expressing on this subject at that meeting; to comment on policy on future of imported works of art in connection with VAT...

Whether the issue of value-added tax on imported works of art is likely to be considered at the December meeting of ECOFIN; and what views he will be expressing on this subject at that meeting; to comment on policy on future of imported works of art in connection with VAT...

What proposals he has to harmonise United Kingdom value-added tax rates with those which pertain in other European countries; by what date.

What proposals he has to harmonise United Kingdom value-added tax rates with those which pertain in other European countries; by what date.

By what date the United Kingdom is obliged under the terms of relevant European Directives and other agreements to cease to zero-rate each of those categories of goods and services which benefit from such zero-rating; what levels of value-added tax within the United Kingdom would be able or obliged to...

By what date the United Kingdom is obliged under the terms of relevant European Directives and other agreements to cease to zero-rate each of those categories of goods and services which benefit from such zero-rating; what levels of value-added tax within the United Kingdom would be able or obliged to...

If he will comment on the Government's long-term plans for the zero-rating for value-added tax purposes of the sale of new houses.

If he will comment on the Government's long-term plans for the zero-rating for value-added tax purposes of the sale of new houses.

What recent representations he has received concerning the possibility of allowing tax relief against VAT receipted invoices for domestic maintenance and extension work.

What recent representations he has received concerning the possibility of allowing tax relief against VAT receipted invoices for domestic maintenance and extension work.