Question follow-through · 8654
Imports: VAT
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2025 to Question 51908, whether she has made an estimate of (a) the cash-flow to the Exchequer of withdrawing postponed VAT accounting for imports, including the interest foregone on
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- Answering body
- Treasury
- Tabled
- 10 Jun 2026
- Target answer date
- 15 Jun 2026
- Answer
- 17 Jun 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
10 Jun 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2025 to Question 51908, whether she has made an estimate of (a) the cash-flow to the Exchequer of withdrawing postponed VAT accounting for imports, including the interest foregone on
15 Jun 2026
Target answer date
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17 Jun 2026
Answer published
Postponed VAT accounting provides significant support for businesses, helping to manage cash flow and facilitate imports. HMRC undertakes regular operational work to ensure compliance with the rules around postponed VAT accounting. The VAT gap has reduced...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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