§ Mr. Adam Butlerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the average value added tax repayment delay for all claimants in general, and for manufacturing industry in particular; and if he is satisfied with these periods.
§ Mr. HigginsFor the great majority of valid claims repayment is being made within two weeks of their receipt. Some extension of this timetable is inevitable when queries arise. Separate information about claims made by the manufacturing industry is not available.