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Written question asked by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2015 (named day). It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 March 2015 on behalf of the Treasury.


Sports: Taxation

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many times his Department has introduced special tax arrangements to support a major sporting event since May 2010.

Answer

The Government has supported a wide range of sporting events held in the UK, including by providing specific tax exemptions for overseas sportspersons competing in the following events:

  • Champions League final (2011)

  • Olympic & Paralympic games (2012)

  • London Anniversary Games (2013)

  • Champions League final (2013)

  • Glasgow Commonwealth Games (2014)

  • Glasgow Athletics Grand Prix (2014)


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
223457
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Taxation Sports
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk