HC Deb 18 February 1985 vol 73 cc401-2W
Mrs. Peacock

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many claims by do-it-yourself housebuilders for refunds of value added tax under the provisions of Customs and Excise notice No. 719 were met in whole or in part during the years 1982, 1983 and 1984.

Mr. Hayhoe

The numbers of claims by do-it-yourself builders for refund of value added tax paid in the years specified were:

Number
1982 7,519
1983 7,712
1984 8,743