David Cameron to discuss VAT treatment of charities with the Treasury

The government should consider funding charities on "the same basis that the government funds itself", according to Prime Minister David Cameron.

The Prime Minister was responding to a question from Bob Russell, the Liberal Democrat MP, during Prime Minister's question time in the House of Commons.  Russell asked whether he would discuss with the Treasury how the planned increase in VAT from 17.5 to 20% could be refunded to voluntary organisations.

The Prime Minister said "We will want to do everything we can to help what should be the first sector (in my view)".

At present, the government refunds VAT paid by local authorities and central government departments.  Charities have campaigned for many years to receive the same VAT treatment.

This is an important and very positive step by the Prime Minister.  We will follow the progress of this with great interest.

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