HC Deb 17 January 1984 vol 52 c191W
Mr. Lawrence

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from or on behalf of business men who are required under existing legislation to pay value added tax on bad debts.

Mr. Hayhoe

Representations, from or on behalf of businesses, about VAT relief on bad debts have been received by Treasury Ministers on 28 occasions in 1983 and on 30 occasions in 1982.