HC Deb 03 July 1996 vol 280 c454W
Ms Primarolo

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much VAT has been repaid as a result of retrospective claims for each of the last five years; and if he will estimate how much VAT will be repaid next year. [35251]

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

[holding answer 1 July 1996]: Figures for past refunds of VAT in respect of retrospective claims are not held separately. It is not possible to estimate future amounts to be refunded. Any figure will depend on the outcome of litigation currently before the VAT tribunal and the courts.