As the question of distortion of competition is an important factor in determining whether a transaction undertaken by a Public Body falls within the scope of VAT it will be interesting to see how the courts decide on that factor. Only once this point has been addressed will it be completely clear if the supply of leisure facilities by a Public Body is outside the scope of VAT.
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