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Written question asked by Kate Green (Labour) on Monday, 5 December 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 December 2011. It was answered by Hugh Robertson (Conservative) on Monday, 12 December 2011 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Sports: VAT

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the decision by HM Revenue and Customs that the provision of sports league services is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
Answer

I recently wrote to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, my hon. Friend the Member for South West Hertfordshire (Mr Gauke), about the VAT treatment of sports leagues. The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury clarified that the standard rate of VAT has always been in place for sports leagues. They issued the Revenue and Customs Brief 04/11 in February to make clear this position.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
85499; 537 c479W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Sports VAT
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk