§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total repayment of value added tax to local authorities for the last complete period.
§ Mr. RyderTotal value added tax repaid to local authorities in the last financial year, 1988–89, was £1,479 million and in the current financial year, up to the end of October, was £1,030 million.
§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to review the repayments of value added tax to local authorities.
§ Mr. RyderThere are no plans at present for a review of the provisions of section 20 of the VAT Act 1983.