asked the Minister for Finance if he has received a deputation from the manufacturers of wall coverings to have their products carry the same rate of VAT as other home furnishings; and, if so, if he will treat their application sympathetically.
Written Answers. - VAT on Wall Coverings.
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I have had no request to receive a deputation of manufacturers of wall coverings concerning the VAT rate on their products. However, it is unlikely in present economic circumstances that I could agree to an application from those manufacturers for a VAT rate reduction. The matter would be one for consideration in the budgetary context.