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Written question asked by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 14 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what representations he has made to the European Union in respect of its rules on cross-border trade and VAT carousel fraud; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Norman Lamb: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has made to the European Union in respect of its rules on cross-border trade and VAT carousel fraud; and if he will make a statement. [139772] John Healey: The UK Government has regular dialogue with the European Commission and other member states of the EU about the most effective way to counter carousel VAT fraud, including simplifying and modernising the current rules on cross-border trade and strengthening the arrangements for administrative co- operation and information exchange between member states' tax administrations. The UK has supported initiatives in this area such as the proposal for a new VAT Administrative Co-operation Regulation, which will come into force on 1 January 2004.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
413 c1102W; 139772
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Fraud Taxation VAT Tax evasion EU trade
Link
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