PRIME MINISTER AGREES TO LOOK AT VAT IMPACT ON CHARITIES AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
July 14, 2010 5:40 PM
Colchester MP Bob Russell today asked of the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron MP, how charities and voluntary organisations can have the soon-to-be-implemented increased in VAT refunded to them?
In his response the Prime Minister promised to look at the issue. He also damned the former Labour Government for titling charities as the "third sector". Mr Cameron called for charities to now be called the "first sector" in recognition of the important role they play.
Mr Russell's question to the Prime Minister is part of his on-going opposition to the increase in VAT from 17.5% to 20% which is due to come into affect next January. His question was today at 12.14pm during Prime Ministers Question Time.
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