§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he received in the period 9 April to 24 July regarding the VAT (Sports, Sports Competitions and Physical Education) Order 1998. [53333]
§ Dawn PrimaroloI have received a number of representations which have been taken into account by Customs and Excise.
§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the total revenue forgone from 1 April to 30 June as a result of the withdrawal of the VAT (Sport, Sports Competitions and Physical Education) Order 1998. [53331]
§ Dawn PrimaroloCustoms and Excise estimate the avoidance of VAT during that period to have been £2 million.
§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects the redrafting of the VAT (Sport, Sports Competitions and Physical Education) Order 1998 to be completed; and if he will make a statement. [53335]
§ Dawn PrimaroloCustoms and Excise will consult on any proposals before a further announcement is made.
§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received regarding VAT treatment for sporting facilities provided by(a) local authorities and (b) private individuals and organisations. [53332]
§ Dawn PrimaroloI have received a number of representations concerning the VAT treatment of sporting facilities and the VAT (Sport, Sports Competitions and Physical Education) Order 1998.
§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to Her Majesty's Customs and Excise News Release 06/98, when the consultation exercise regarding VAT exemption on sporting services commenced; and when it will be completed. [53334]
§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the revised draft order on the VAT treatment of sports clubs will be published for consultation. [52856]
§ Dawn Primarolo[holding answer 29 July 1998]: The arrangements for the consultation exercise will be announced by means of a Customs and Excise News Release.