Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 25 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 January 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much VAT was transferred by the Department to the Treasury in 2003-04; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much VAT was transferred by the Department to the Treasury in 2003-04; and if he will make a statement. [211475] Mr. Ingram: No VAT was transferred by the Department to the Treasury in 2003-04. The total output VAT due to HM Customs and Excise was £93 million (VAT on business sales). However, this was more than offset by the total recoverable input VAT for the year, £1,093 million (recovery of input tax relating to contracted-out services and business activities). This led to an overall VAT refund to the Department of £1,000 million (total recoverable input VAT minus output VAT).

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