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The Earl of Lytton to ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure prompt repayment of VAT to small building contractors where zero-rated supplies are made in connection with constructing new housing; and whether they will ensure that HMRC adheres to the 30 day target for refunds unless it has first provided compelling reasons for not doing so.  HL10089

Question HL10089: tabled on 5 September 2018 and due for answer by 19 September 2018

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The Earl of Lytton to ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure prompt repayment of VAT to small building contractors where zero-rated supplies are made in connection with constructing new housing; and whether they will ensure that HMRC adheres to the 30 day target for refunds unless it has first provided compelling reasons for not doing so.  HL10089
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The Earl of Lytton has declared the following interests relevant to this item of business.

Consultant (formerly Part-time employee), Lawrence Foote and Partners (London) Ltd (chartered quantity surveyors)

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The Earl of Lytton
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