§ Mr. RiddickTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many claims by do-it-yourself house-builders, for refund of value-added tax under the provisions of Customs and Excise notice No. 719 were met in whole or in part during the years ended 31 December 1991 and 31 December 1992 and the half-year ended 30 June 1993.
§ Sir John CopeThe number of claims for refund of VAT by do-it-yourself house-builders met in whole or in part is as follows:
Number 1 January to 31 December 1991 9,515 1 January to 31 December 1992 10,896 1 January to 30 June 1993 5,060