VAT REGISTRATION DELAYS

Early day motion 2001, tabled 24 July 2007 by Willie Rennie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 38 members.

That this House is concerned by the extensive VAT registration delays that companies are currently facing as a result of VAT carousel fraud investigations; notes that 12 weeks is the HM Revenue and Customs processing target; believes that 12 weeks is too long; is alarmed that delays of six months are not uncommon; further believes that such delays are completely unacceptable; further notes with concern the crippling effect these delays are having on businesses; and calls on the Government to take urgent action to tackle the backlog.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 21, Labour 10, Conservative 3, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.