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Mr. Lomas
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will propose that there should be only one other stage of value-added tax apart from zero rating, to simplify retailers' records and the task of the Customs and Excise.
Mr. Higgins
My right hon. Friend is considering the optimum rate structure for the V.A.T. and has noted the hon. Member's suggestion.