HC Deb 10 May 1991 vol 190 cc617-8W
Mr. Galbraith

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the effects of the recent increase in value added tax on hospices with charity status.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

I regret that detailed information of this sort is not readily available.

Mr. Galbraith

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on value added tax rating release for hospices with charity status.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

There is a wide range of VAT reliefs designed to assist charities such as hospices with their caring work.

Mr. Galbraith

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any proposals to reduce the burden of value added tax falling on caring charities such as hospices.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

No. Charities, including hospices, already benefit from a wide range of VAT reliefs, as well as direct tax reliefs.

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