To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has received on the application of a reduced rate of value added tax to visitor attractions, catering and accommodation; and whether he has discussed that matter with HM Revenue and Customs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has received on the application of a reduced rate of value added tax to visitor attractions, catering and accommodation; and whether he has discussed that matter with HM Revenue and Customs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will consult representatives of the hospitality and tourism industry on the effect that the application of a reduced rate of value added tax would have on that sector.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will consult representatives of the hospitality and tourism industry on the effect that the application of a reduced rate of value added tax would have on that sector.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what estimate he has made of the cost to his Department of the VAT Relief on Memorials scheme in each of the next three years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what estimate he has made of the cost to his Department of the VAT Relief on Memorials scheme in each of the next three years.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on small businesses and trade competitiveness.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on small businesses and trade competitiveness.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what recent discussions he has had with HM Customs and Excise concerning the ability of local authorities acting as Connexions partnership lead bodies to reclaim VAT charged on services subcontracted to private providers; and if he will make a statement....

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what recent discussions he has had with HM Customs and Excise concerning the ability of local authorities acting as Connexions partnership lead bodies to reclaim VAT charged on services subcontracted to private providers; and if he will make a statement....

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the effects on the private sector of his Department's decision to reduce the amount it will offset against Connexions partnerships' VAT costs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the effects on the private sector of his Department's decision to reduce the amount it will offset against Connexions partnerships' VAT costs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what representations he has received from private providers of Connexions services concerning his Department's decision to reduce the amount it will offset against partrnership's VAT costs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what representations he has received from private providers of Connexions services concerning his Department's decision to reduce the amount it will offset against partrnership's VAT costs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what conclusions his Department drew from the Connexions VAT guidance workshop held on 20th April; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what conclusions his Department drew from the Connexions VAT guidance workshop held on 20th April; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much has been spent by Connexions partnerships on seeking legal advice since the Department opted to reduce the amount it would offset against partnerships' VAT costs. - Not collected centrally.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much has been spent by Connexions partnerships on seeking legal advice since the Department opted to reduce the amount it would offset against partnerships' VAT costs. - Not collected centrally.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, whether his Department undertook research into the possible effects upon private providers before making the decision to reduce the amount it would offset against Connexions' VAT costs; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 11 May 2004).

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, whether his Department undertook research into the possible effects upon private providers before making the decision to reduce the amount it would offset against Connexions' VAT costs; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 11 May 2004).

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, for what reasons his Department decided to reduce the amount it would offset against Connexions partnerships' VAT costs; and where the money saved will be spent.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, for what reasons his Department decided to reduce the amount it would offset against Connexions partnerships' VAT costs; and where the money saved will be spent.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what impact his Department's decision to reduce the amount it will offset against Connexions partnership's VAT costs has had on preparations for the setting up of children's trusts; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what impact his Department's decision to reduce the amount it will offset against Connexions partnership's VAT costs has had on preparations for the setting up of children's trusts; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what representations he has received concerning the effect on private contractors of his Department's encouragement of Connexions partnerships to improve tax efficiency; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what representations he has received concerning the effect on private contractors of his Department's encouragement of Connexions partnerships to improve tax efficiency; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what guidance his Department has issued to Connexions partnership Chief Executives concerning partnerships' VAT liability.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what guidance his Department has issued to Connexions partnership Chief Executives concerning partnerships' VAT liability.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what proportion of Connexions partnerships' VAT liability his Department will meet in 2004-05.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what proportion of Connexions partnerships' VAT liability his Department will meet in 2004-05.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what progress has been made with discussions with Customs and Excise to reconsider the value added tax rules relating to sixth form colleges; whether such colleges will receive compensation for the value added tax payments they are required to make;...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what progress has been made with discussions with Customs and Excise to reconsider the value added tax rules relating to sixth form colleges; whether such colleges will receive compensation for the value added tax payments they are required to make;...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much VAT it is estimated that the Learning and Skills Council will pay in the current financial year.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much VAT it is estimated that the Learning and Skills Council will pay in the current financial year.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much VAT was paid by further education colleges in England in each year from 1995-96. - Information on VAT paid by further education colleges in England was not recorded centrally by the further Education Funding Council (FEFC), so is...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much VAT was paid by further education colleges in England in each year from 1995-96. - Information on VAT paid by further education colleges in England was not recorded centrally by the further Education Funding Council (FEFC), so is...