38 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 4,000 jobs have been lost in the baking industry since 1980 and that a further 2,000 jobs are at risk in the immediate future arising from the 21 per cent VAT charge on confectionery; the plans, if any, the Government has to sustain jobs in the baking industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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38 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 4,000 jobs have been lost in the baking industry since 1980 and that a further 2,000 jobs are at risk in the immediate future arising from the 21 per cent VAT charge on confectionery; the plans, if any, the Government has to sustain jobs in the baking industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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• Ceisteanna— Questions. Oral Answers. - Baking Industry.

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