Static Caravans (VAT) Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Static Caravans (VAT)

Guto Bebb Excerpts
Thursday 26th April 2012

(12 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Graham Stuart Portrait Mr Stuart
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My hon. Friend is right.

Guto Bebb Portrait Guto Bebb (Aberconwy) (Con)
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According to the Treasury impact assessment, 750 businesses will be affected, but we estimate that 400 holiday parks will be affected in Wales alone, which would be a devastating blow for the economy of north Wales.

Graham Stuart Portrait Mr Stuart
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That is why I am grateful to Ministers for agreeing to listen to the evidence before reaching any definitive decision. Such a definitive decision has not been made, and I hope that when it is, it will be made in the right way.