Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 March 2002. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 4 March 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what requirements HM Customs and Excise impose on the suppliers of digital certificates for VAT in order for those certificates to be accepted.

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what requirements HM Customs and Excise impose on the suppliers of digital certificates for VAT in order for those certificates to be accepted. [38558] Mr. Boateng: The digital certificates must have been issued by a trust service that meets Government guidelines for registration of businesses and individuals. Additionally, the service must be approved by a Government recognised approval body, or the trust service provider must have committed to achieve such approval.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 38558; 381 c114-5W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Data protection Customs and Excise Companies Internet Electronic commerce Registration Security VAT Digital certificates
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk