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Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Monday, 18 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 March 2002. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 25 March 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to ensure that VAT on hot take away food is charged in a uniform way across different types of retail outlets.
Answer

Mr. Hammond: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to ensure that VAT on hot take-away food is charged in a uniform way across different types of retail outlets. [45137] Mr. Boateng: There have been no changes to the VAT treatment of hot take-away food. Customs and Excise plan to issue further advice to confirm that hot take-away food is VAT standard rated, regardless of the type of retail outlet that supplies it.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45137; 382 c737W;382 c732W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Taxation VAT Take-away food
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk