To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether VAT can be recovered on the construction of war memorials in order that public donations for such works are put directly toward the cost of building the memorial, in the light of the case of the proposal to build a Bomber Command memorial.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether VAT can be recovered on the construction of war memorials in order that public donations for such works are put directly toward the cost of building the memorial, in the light of the case of the proposal to build a Bomber Command memorial.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much they raised in each of the last five years from irrecoverable VAT from charities; how much in particular they raised from Sue Ryder Care; and whether they have any plans to cease the practice.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much they raised in each of the last five years from irrecoverable VAT from charities; how much in particular they raised from Sue Ryder Care; and whether they have any plans to cease the practice.

What was the yield of VAT which could not be recovered from (a) disability charities as a whole, and (b) the charity SCOPE, in each of the past five years.

What was the yield of VAT which could not be recovered from (a) disability charities as a whole, and (b) the charity SCOPE, in each of the past five years.

Further to the Written Answer by Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 1 November (101WA), what representations they have received from the Continence Foundation about VAT on continence pads; and what reply they are sending. [HL 24]. - Including figure.

Further to the Written Answer by Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 1 November (101WA), what representations they have received from the Continence Foundation about VAT on continence pads; and what reply they are sending. [HL 24]. - Including figure.

What representations they have had requesting that their definition of sanitary products will allow for the lowering of VAT to 5 per cent on continence products; what replies they have sent; and what action, if any, they will be taking. [HL 4292].

What representations they have had requesting that their definition of sanitary products will allow for the lowering of VAT to 5 per cent on continence products; what replies they have sent; and what action, if any, they will be taking. [HL 4292].

If their proposals in the Green Paper Restriction of VAT Groups to Fully Taxable Corporate Bodies (June 1998) are implemented, what they estimate the cost would be to the Royal British Legion in respect of its factory at Richmond Surrey, for the production of poppies and wreaths for Remembrance Day....

If their proposals in the Green Paper Restriction of VAT Groups to Fully Taxable Corporate Bodies (June 1998) are implemented, what they estimate the cost would be to the Royal British Legion in respect of its factory at Richmond Surrey, for the production of poppies and wreaths for Remembrance Day....

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 1 June 1998, 590 c10-1WA, whether, as well as participating in the European Commission's re-examination of the effect of VAT on imported works of art and other factors affecting the competitiveness of European Community art markets, they will...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 1 June 1998, 590 c10-1WA, whether, as well as participating in the European Commission's re-examination of the effect of VAT on imported works of art and other factors affecting the competitiveness of European Community art markets, they will...

What estimate they have made of the effect, in terms of diverting sales of international art from the United Kingdom to unregulated markets outside the European Union, of the European Commission's proposal to enforce VAT at 5 per cent and to introduce droit de suite. [HL 1950].

What estimate they have made of the effect, in terms of diverting sales of international art from the United Kingdom to unregulated markets outside the European Union, of the European Commission's proposal to enforce VAT at 5 per cent and to introduce droit de suite. [HL 1950].

Following the meeting at the end of January between HM Customs and Excise and charities representing blind people, whether they will now publish the terms of the agreement under which blind people will not be charged VAT on white canes and other such aids. [HL565].

Following the meeting at the end of January between HM Customs and Excise and charities representing blind people, whether they will now publish the terms of the agreement under which blind people will not be charged VAT on white canes and other such aids. [HL565].

What representations he has had in relation to the imposition of VAT at 17 per cent. on sanitary protection products for women; what response he has made; what action he is taking; what was the yield of the tax on these products in each of the last three years for...

What representations he has had in relation to the imposition of VAT at 17 per cent. on sanitary protection products for women; what response he has made; what action he is taking; what was the yield of the tax on these products in each of the last three years for...

What was the amount per week a married couple with two children on average male earnings is estimated to have paid in VAT, at today's prices, in the year 1978-79; and what he estimates a similar family will pay in 1995-96. - Including figures.

What was the amount per week a married couple with two children on average male earnings is estimated to have paid in VAT, at today's prices, in the year 1978-79; and what he estimates a similar family will pay in 1995-96. - Including figures.

What was the amount of irrecoverable VAT paid by charities in the last year for which figures are available; and what proposals he has to compensate charities for lost revenue. - No official figures of charities irrecoverable VAT are kept. Currently studying proposals for compensation scheme recently submitted to by...

What was the amount of irrecoverable VAT paid by charities in the last year for which figures are available; and what proposals he has to compensate charities for lost revenue. - No official figures of charities irrecoverable VAT are kept. Currently studying proposals for compensation scheme recently submitted to by...

What was the amount per week a married couple with two children on average male earnings is estimated to have paid in VAT, at today's prices, in the year 1978-79; and what he estimates a similar family will pay in 1994-95. - Inc figs. (Holding answer 13 December 1994).

What was the amount per week a married couple with two children on average male earnings is estimated to have paid in VAT, at today's prices, in the year 1978-79; and what he estimates a similar family will pay in 1994-95. - Inc figs. (Holding answer 13 December 1994).

If he will review the proposed imposition of valued added tax on membership subscription to the Royal British Legion.

If he will review the proposed imposition of valued added tax on membership subscription to the Royal British Legion.

What is his estimate of the sum that would be raised in the next financial year by imposing VAT on domestic air fares & on bus fares at standard rate. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 26 October 1993).

What is his estimate of the sum that would be raised in the next financial year by imposing VAT on domestic air fares & on bus fares at standard rate. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 26 October 1993).

What representations he has had from British Airways and other airlines in regard to VAT on domestic air fares.

What representations he has had from British Airways and other airlines in regard to VAT on domestic air fares.

Pursuant to his Answer of 22nd April, Official Report, column 180, what is his estimate of the annual revenue for value-added tax on pensioners' payments of standing charges for gas and electricity when the rate is (a) 8 per cent. and (b) 17.5 per cent. - Inc figures. (Holding answer...

Pursuant to his Answer of 22nd April, Official Report, column 180, what is his estimate of the annual revenue for value-added tax on pensioners' payments of standing charges for gas and electricity when the rate is (a) 8 per cent. and (b) 17.5 per cent. - Inc figures. (Holding answer...

If he will estimate the proportion of the expected revenue from the imposition of VAT at (a) 8 per cent. and (b) 17.5 per cent. on domestic fuel which will be raised from standing charges paid by retirement pensioners for gas and electricity. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 18 April...

If he will estimate the proportion of the expected revenue from the imposition of VAT at (a) 8 per cent. and (b) 17.5 per cent. on domestic fuel which will be raised from standing charges paid by retirement pensioners for gas and electricity. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 18 April...

What representations he has had from the Charities' Tax Reform Group in regard to taxation on charities; what reply he is sending; what action he will be taking.

What representations he has had from the Charities' Tax Reform Group in regard to taxation on charities; what reply he is sending; what action he will be taking.