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Written question asked by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Monday, 24 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 November 2008. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008 on behalf of the Treasury.


VAT: Bingo

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the European Union's principle of fiscal neutrality applies to main stage bingo operators.
Answer

The application of VAT is generally subject to the legal principles of fiscal neutrality and equal treatment, under which similar goods or services should not usually be taxed differently where such a difference could impact upon competition. HM Revenues Customs consider that the VAT treatment of main stage bingo complies with these principles.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
483 c1924W; 239788
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Bingo VAT
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk