What would be the change in the annual revenue to the Exchequer if a reduced rate of value added tax at 6 per cent. was imposed on (a) the bloodstock industry, (b) funeral undertakings and cremations, (c) theatre and cinema tickets and video retail sales, (d) all snack foods, including...

What would be the change in the annual revenue to the Exchequer if a reduced rate of value added tax at 6 per cent. was imposed on (a) the bloodstock industry, (b) funeral undertakings and cremations, (c) theatre and cinema tickets and video retail sales, (d) all snack foods, including...

What representations he has received requesting an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading into coffin prices. - No such representations.

What representations he has received requesting an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading into coffin prices. - No such representations.

What action he has taken over representations received from the National Death Centre asking him to make changes in the arrangements for consumer protection in the field of funeral expenses; and what plans he has to meet the National Association of Funeral Directors to discuss the matter.

What action he has taken over representations received from the National Death Centre asking him to make changes in the arrangements for consumer protection in the field of funeral expenses; and what plans he has to meet the National Association of Funeral Directors to discuss the matter.

If he will issue new guidelines on the granting of Social Fund payments to appointed persons in residential homes to cover the funeral costs of deceased residents, to include recommended timescales for dealing with applications and appeals.

If he will issue new guidelines on the granting of Social Fund payments to appointed persons in residential homes to cover the funeral costs of deceased residents, to include recommended timescales for dealing with applications and appeals.

If he will estimate what would be the additional revenue for the Church Commissioners if the current fees charged for marriage, funerals and baptisms were doubled. - Inc figures.

If he will estimate what would be the additional revenue for the Church Commissioners if the current fees charged for marriage, funerals and baptisms were doubled. - Inc figures.

When he next plans to meet representatives of the Institute of Burial and Cremation administration to discuss the operation of cemeteries, crematoria and funeral undertaking in Scotland. - No plans at present for a meeting.

When he next plans to meet representatives of the Institute of Burial and Cremation administration to discuss the operation of cemeteries, crematoria and funeral undertaking in Scotland. - No plans at present for a meeting.

What would be the revenue yield of putting the standard rate of VAT on funeral payments. - Inc fact that would raise an estimated #40 million in 1991-92.

What would be the revenue yield of putting the standard rate of VAT on funeral payments. - Inc fact that would raise an estimated #40 million in 1991-92.

If he will introduce proposals for legislation to require all funeral directors to publish an itemised price list of the different costs incurred in arranging a funeral.

If he will introduce proposals for legislation to require all funeral directors to publish an itemised price list of the different costs incurred in arranging a funeral.

To comment on the assistance which is available from his Department to assist young orphans with the cost of the provision of the funerals of their parents.

To comment on the assistance which is available from his Department to assist young orphans with the cost of the provision of the funerals of their parents.