HC Deb 27 July 1984 vol 64 cc865-6W
Mr. Wallace

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many traders in Scotland have applied to sheriff officers or Scottish value added tax officers for consideration of claims for refunds of sums recovered from them in respect of sheriff officers' fees and expenses incurred in poindings to recover unpaid value added tax.

Mr. Hayhoe

Up to the week ending 20 July 1984, Customs and Excise headquarters had authorised refunds in respect of 96 claims. In addition, there will be a small number of claims which are being verified locally or are in transit from the local VAT offices to Customs and Excise headquarters.

Mr. Wallace

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many traders in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have applied to their local value added tax office to have claims considered for refunds of costs recovered from them in respect of bailiffs' fees and expenses incurred in levying distress of unpaid value added tax.

Mr. Hayhoe

Up to the week ending 20 July 1984, Customs and Excise headquarters had authorised refunds in respect of 20 claims. In addition, there will be a small number of claims which are being verified locally or are in transit from the local VAT offices to Customs and Excise headquarters.