§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the impact of the decision of the London VAT tribunal in the Kingscrest case on the implementation of free nursing care and the affordability of fee levels. [1700]
§ Mr. BoatengThe decision of the VAT and duties tribunal in the Kingscrest Associates Ltd. and Montecello Ltd. case does not impact upon nursing care. The Government are of the view that the care of vulnerable people provided by residential homes should not be subject to VAT and are considering how best to challenge this decision.
§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will amend VAT regulations to clarify the VAT status of care homes following the recent decision of the London VAT tribunal in the Kingscrest case. [1699]
§ Mr. BoatengThe Government are of the view that the care of vulnerable people provided by residential homes should not be subject to VAT and we are considering how best to challenge this decision.