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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 Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008 on behalf of the Treasury.


VAT: Bingo

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether value added tax (VAT) will have to be repaid to bingo operators following the recent VAT and duties tribunal concerning Rank Group.
Answer

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) disagree with the decision of the Tribunal in this case, and have submitted an appeal to the High Court. This appeal is due to be heard early next year. Pending the outcome, HMRC does not plan to refund VAT to any other bingo operators.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
483 c1924W; 239789
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Bingo VAT
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk