Resuscitation Training Models

HC Deb 02 April 1998 vol 309 c621W

Mr. Green

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much revenue will be raised by the levying of VAT on resuscitation training models in 1998–99. [36603]

Dawn Primarolo

[holding answer 27 March 1998]: Resuscitation training models have been subject to the standard rate of VAT since the introduction of the tax in 1973. Customs and Excise are unable to identify separately the VAT yield from these particular goods.

Mr. Öpik

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much revenue was derived from VAT on resuscitation dummies in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement. [37268]

Dawn Primarolo

The standard-rated status of resuscitation training models has remained unchanged since the introduction of VAT. Customs are unable to identify the VAT yield of these particular goods.