Value Added Tax

HC Deb 29 July 1988 vol 138 c740W

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the total amount received in value added tax payments from arts institutions and bodies.

Mr. Lilley

I regret that an estimate is not available. Arts institutions and bodies do not constitute a separate VAT trader classification.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received concerning the imposition of value added tax on new church buildings; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lilley

So far there have been only a few, but there is still plenty of time for representations to be made in response to the Customs and Excise consultation document issued on 21 June 1988.

Mr. Pike

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received regarding those items at present zero-rated for value added tax.

Mr. Lilley

I have received a number of representations in favour of retaining zero-rates of value added tax.