HMRC is understood to see its move as clarifying the situation, rather than reversing policy.
But, there are expectations among skip hire operators that the move will mean that more fines will be eligible for the 2.50 per tonne inert rate of tax rather than the 64 per tonne.
Richard Hunt, who has been coordinating a campaign against the 64 per tonne level, said: “We are delighted that HMRC has agreed to look at this again. We expect this document to meant that our members will not have to pay the higher rate of tax for the material.”
Mr Hunt added that a celebratory event would be held during the PAWRS show in Torbay next month.
(Our most recent coverage is at: Treasury to consider concerns)
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