VAT (value Added Tax)(uk) CASE IS WON BY THE UK OPTICAL PROFESSION

FODO (Federation of Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians) announced that in the Case recently fought out at a VAT tribubal between Customs and Excise(UK) and Vision Plus opticians, that Dr Brice, the Chairman of the tribunal, has ruled in favour of the Vision Plus Practice of Southport.

As this case was accepted throughout as being the representative test case, it is applicable to all opticians.

It is a triumph for the profession and our patients

Although Customs & Excise may yet appeal to a higher court, the fact is that the profession, and our patients have won a crucial victory.

FODO sought unity behind a representative test case, and engaged the best advice available
This strategy gave us victory for the whole profession

     # 9/jan/2002