On farmers VAT, which has increased from 2.5 per cent to 2.8 per cent, what is the cost to the Exchequer of that measure?
SECTION 81.
Question proposed: "That section 81 stand part of the Bill."
The present scheme costs approximately £75 million.
It has been adjusted by various Ministers down through the years. Could the Minister explain the logic behind going from 2.5 per cent to 2.8 per cent? There must be a reason for the increase.
I suggest that we go into private session to get a technical explanation.
Question put and agreed to.