Summary
MINISTERS face a GBP 223 million hole in Scotland's transport budget after tax officials demanded VAT is paid on three major new roads.
The Scottish Executive has vowed to "robustly" oppose the move, which it admitted could have significant implications for spending plans.See the full content of this document
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Vat Demandscould Blow Gbp 223m Gap in Roads Budget
HM Revenue & Customs wants to charge some GBP 110 million in VAT for the planned Aberdeen bypass, and around GBP 69 million for the M77 extension that was completed last year south of Glasgow. In addition, a further GBP 44 m...
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