§ 24. Mr. WallaceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received regarding the future status of charities with regard to liability for value added tax.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardMy ministerial colleagues and I receive numerous representations about the future VAT position of charities. We make it clear in reply that we are committed to securing the right conditions for charitable activity to flourish, both now and in the single market after 1992.