Changes to the Budget Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Changes to the Budget

Wayne David Excerpts
Monday 11th June 2012

(11 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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We could live in hope, but I suppose that that was never going to happen.

Wayne David Portrait Mr Wayne David (Caerphilly) (Lab)
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There is only one word to describe the Budget, and that is “omnishambles”, but will the Minister tell us what changes have been made to VAT on skips?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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There have been no such changes. HMRC produced operational guidance, which I understand was misinterpreted by the industry. HMRC has clarified its guidance, but there has been no change in the policy or operational position relating to skips.