Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many local authority-type bodies received refunds of VAT incurred on non-business purchases under the section 33 refund scheme in (a) 2015-16, (b) 2016-17 and (c) 2017-18.
There are 1269 VAT registered Local Authorities and other Councils who make regular claims under this scheme.