Been there, had the letter back from my MP etc etc.
Trouble is, our training providers are, in the words of the treasury dept 'providing educational and training courses on a commercial basis for profit and have to charge for their services plus the standard rate', The letter then rambles on to say that it would not be possible to consider VAT relief in this field, as it would be unfair on other sectors of the communiy who could be considered at least as worthy.....STUPID BLOODY GOOD FOR NOTHING JOBSWORTHS!!!!!
It took nearly six months to get that reply together with one from the Dep of Education who claim that NVQ was removed ... 'due to lack of demand'!!!!!
It would be interesing to hear if Guildhall charge VAT, as they are your actual bog standard University.