§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what the annual revenue is from VAT on football transfer fees for(a) players under contract and (b) players under 24 years who are out of contract; [62800]
(2) if he will estimate the annual revenue forgone as a result of the decision of the European Court in the Bosman case relating to football transfer fees; and if he will make a statement. [62799]
§ Dawn PrimaroloAny VAT relating to football transfer fees can be recovered by the acquiring club. Therefore, there is no VAT revenue from football transfer fees and no VAT revenue forgone as a result of the judgment of the European Court in the Bosman case.