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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 if he will offer assistance to providers of league sport services whose businesses are affected by the HM Revenue and Customs decision that the provision of such services is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
Answer

The Revenue and Customs Brief 04/11, issued in February by HM Revenue and Customs:"http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/briefs/vat/brief0411.htm"advises businesses who feel they have been affected by incorrect advice to contact the HMRC Complaints Team. The Department does not have an intention to provide an additional service for such businesses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
85501; 537 c479W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Sports VAT
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk