VAT TEAM VISITs Southport

Dispensing optician Stuart Roberts (left) shows barristers involved in the Customs & Excise VAT test case how patients are served at the Specsavers Opticians practice in Southport, Merseyside. The VAT test case, which started to make its way through tribunal four weeks ago, is expected to reach a full hearing in October. Mr Roberts is pictured with Anbreen Khan of Deloitte & Touche and Andrew Young of PricewaterhouseCoopers.