VAT: Sixth Form Colleges
Treasury
Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth, Labour)
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer
(1) for what reason sixth form colleges are required to pay VAT;
(2) if he will ensure equal treatment of (a) school sixth forms, (b) academy sixth forms and (c) sixth form colleges under VAT rules.
David Gauke (Exchequer Secretary, HM Treasury; South West Hertfordshire, Conservative)
I refer the hon. Member to the written answer given on