§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list latest estimates and forecast expenditure in cash terms for VAT refunded to general Government for each of (i) 1997–98, (ii) 1998–99, (iii) 1999–2000, (iv) 2000–01 and (v) 2001–02. [68387]
§ Mr. MilburnEstimates and forecasts for VAT refunds, consistent with the Pre-Budget Report, are given in a table headed "Accounting and other adjustments in table B12 of the Pre-Budget Report" in the answer given by the then Chief Secretary to the Treasury to the right hon. Member for Wells (Mr. Heathcoat-Amory) on 18 November 1998,Official Report, columns 586–87.