To ask Her Majesty’s Government , further to the Budget statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 23 March that the creation of a separate VAT rate for petrol ““is illegal”” (HC Deb, col 964), by which Act of Parliament such a rate is prohibited.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government , further to the Budget statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 23 March that the creation of a separate VAT rate for petrol ““is illegal”” (HC Deb, col 964), by which Act of Parliament such a rate is prohibited.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether fees charged by architects and allied professionals for construction or alterations to domestic properties to meet the needs of disabled persons are exempt from VAT.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether fees charged by architects and allied professionals for construction or alterations to domestic properties to meet the needs of disabled persons are exempt from VAT.

To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Myners on 18 November (WA 181) stating that ““the Government believe that taxation is a matter for [European Union] member states to determine at a national level””, how that statement relates to value added tax.

To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Myners on 18 November (WA 181) stating that ““the Government believe that taxation is a matter for [European Union] member states to determine at a national level””, how that statement relates to value added tax.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What revenue they expect to collect from the imposition of VAT on the fees charged by medical examiners for examinations undertaken for the issue or renewal of aircrew licences.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What revenue they expect to collect from the imposition of VAT on the fees charged by medical examiners for examinations undertaken for the issue or renewal of aircrew licences.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What have been the advantages to medical examiners, aircrew, air operators or air passengers brought about by the imposition of VAT upon the costs of medical examinations for aircrew licence issues and renewals.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What have been the advantages to medical examiners, aircrew, air operators or air passengers brought about by the imposition of VAT upon the costs of medical examinations for aircrew licence issues and renewals.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 20 March (WA 189) about medical examination for vehicle licences, which particular certificates will be subject to the standard rate of VAT.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 20 March (WA 189) about medical examination for vehicle licences, which particular certificates will be subject to the standard rate of VAT.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Which categories of licence which qualify holders to act as operators of public transport vehicles, ships and aircraft will be subject to VAT upon the cost of medical examinations of holders for renewal and which categories will not be so subjected from 1 May onwards.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Which categories of licence which qualify holders to act as operators of public transport vehicles, ships and aircraft will be subject to VAT upon the cost of medical examinations of holders for renewal and which categories will not be so subjected from 1 May onwards.

Whether they have considered the implications for the charging of VAT on services other than therapy by medical practitioners of the recent ruling in the case (D v. W 384/98) referred to by an Austrian court to the European Court of Justice; and, if so, what conclusions they have reached.

Whether they have considered the implications for the charging of VAT on services other than therapy by medical practitioners of the recent ruling in the case (D v. W 384/98) referred to by an Austrian court to the European Court of Justice; and, if so, what conclusions they have reached.

I refer the noble Lord to the Answer I gave to Lord Geddes on 13 February 2001, 622 c141. [HL 882].

I refer the noble Lord to the Answer I gave to Lord Geddes on 13 February 2001, 622 c141. [HL 882].

Whether it is within the power of Parliament to reduce or zero rate VAT on repairs to church buildings without the consent of the European Union. [HL 4567].

Whether it is within the power of Parliament to reduce or zero rate VAT on repairs to church buildings without the consent of the European Union. [HL 4567].

For which categories of professional and vocational qualifications VAT is charged on training. [HL 293].

For which categories of professional and vocational qualifications VAT is charged on training. [HL 293].

Whether there is any difference in the taxes levied upon a passenger vehicle modified for the use of disabled persons before being imported and those levied upon similar vehicles first imported and then modified in the United Kingdom. [HL 3630]. - Inc ref to Customs Notice 371, and VAT Notice...

Whether there is any difference in the taxes levied upon a passenger vehicle modified for the use of disabled persons before being imported and those levied upon similar vehicles first imported and then modified in the United Kingdom. [HL 3630]. - Inc ref to Customs Notice 371, and VAT Notice...

Whether the European Union is empowered to require that VAT on imported works of art be raised from the present level of 2.5 per cent to 5 per cent. [HL 1884].

Whether the European Union is empowered to require that VAT on imported works of art be raised from the present level of 2.5 per cent to 5 per cent. [HL 1884].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord McIntosh on 18 February 1999, 597 c83WA, concerning the freedom of the United Kingdom over VAT coverage and rates, whether Parliament is (a) free to extend the coverage of the zero rate of VAT; (b) to reduce the coverage of VAT; (c)...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord McIntosh on 18 February 1999, 597 c83WA, concerning the freedom of the United Kingdom over VAT coverage and rates, whether Parliament is (a) free to extend the coverage of the zero rate of VAT; (b) to reduce the coverage of VAT; (c)...

Further to the Answer by the Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 2 February (H.L. Debt., c1420) that "we are in control of our own fiscal policies", whether the United Kingdom is entirely free to decide the coverage of VAT and to set the applicable rates. [HL 949].

Further to the Answer by the Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 2 February (H.L. Debt., c1420) that "we are in control of our own fiscal policies", whether the United Kingdom is entirely free to decide the coverage of VAT and to set the applicable rates. [HL 949].

Further to their Answer of 31 July (582 c102WA) whether they will publish the calculation upon which they base their conclusion that people in receipt of index linked benefits become better off as a result of uprating benefits in accordance with the RPI. - Inc fact that copy of the...

Further to their Answer of 31 July (582 c102WA) whether they will publish the calculation upon which they base their conclusion that people in receipt of index linked benefits become better off as a result of uprating benefits in accordance with the RPI. - Inc fact that copy of the...

To what extent they will recoup the loss of revenue consequent upon the reduction in VAT on domestic fuels by its effect on the RPI and thereby upon index-linked benefits. - Includes figures.

To what extent they will recoup the loss of revenue consequent upon the reduction in VAT on domestic fuels by its effect on the RPI and thereby upon index-linked benefits. - Includes figures.

Whether the reduction in VAT on domestic heating fuels will, by reducing the increase in the RPI, negate any potential gain for those dependent for their income on index linked benefits.

Whether the reduction in VAT on domestic heating fuels will, by reducing the increase in the RPI, negate any potential gain for those dependent for their income on index linked benefits.