Written question asked by Brian H Donohoe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 May 1995. It was answered by David Heathcoat-Amory (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 May 1995 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Treasury

Question

If he will comment on the state of discussions between British ophthalmic physicians and his Department relating to the overpayment of tax under European directives; and how much his Department estimates is owed to British opticians in overpaid tax by the Customs and Excise.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

260 c505-6W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Ophthalmology Repayments VAT Spectacles

Contains statistics

Yes