HC Deb 20 March 1986 vol 94 c283W
Mr. Conway

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the effect on manufacturing competitiveness of the delay in refunding value added tax to raw material importers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Brooke

Since the general withdrawal of the postponed accounting system for VAT on imports on 1 November 1984, my officials have kept me informed of the effect of the change on importers generally including those who import raw materials.

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