Early day motion · EDM 2001 · 24 Jul 2007
VAT REGISTRATION DELAYS
Tabled by Willie Rennie (Liberal Democrat)
38 signatures
The motion
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.
Source: the official Early Day Motions database.