asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if in his proposals regarding value-added tax, he will seek to ensure that the incidence of value-added tax on purchases made by the nationalised industries and the Post Office will not increase the cost of these industries' products and the services of the Post Office to the consumer.

I have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take into account in his study of value-added tax the concern of trade organisations regarding the estimated cost of £1,500 to £2,000 for check-out equipment in some shops when the tax is introduced: and if he will make a statement.

I will bear the hon. Member's point in mind.