- The FTT ruled on whether locum medical practitioners supplied through agencies qualify for VAT exemption under Item 5.
- The Appellant argued that locums act as deputies for registered medical practitioners, thus qualifying for exemption.
- HMRC disagreed, stating the supply is of staff, not medical care, and Item 5 only exempts GP deputising services.
- The FTT determined that Item 5 exempts the provision of a deputy, not the services performed by the deputy.
- The case involves multiple NHS Trusts appealing the decision, with some appeals stayed.
Source: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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