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Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 11 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2014. It was answered by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Monday, 15 December 2014 on behalf of the Treasury.


Hospices: VAT

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the announcement in the Autumn Statement of the removal of VAT for hospice charities, whether the exemption will apply to capital as well as revenue expenditure.

Answer

Following the Chancellor’s announcement in the Autumn Statement that this government will refund the VAT that hospice charities incur, the government will now engage with the hospice sector, including those in Northern Ireland, in taking this policy forward to implementation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
218254
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Hospices VAT
Link
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