(1)whether, with regard to the value added tax (VAT) registration status of potential vendors, there is any existing difference in the procurement process with regard to how vendors who are (a) VAT registered and (b) not VAT registered are considered; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in what way are they considered differently;
(2) whether a VAT-registered vendor has any disadvantage to a vendor who is not VAT-registered; if not, why not; if so,
(3) whether any steps will be taken to resolve the disadvantage; if not, why not; if so, what steps will be taken?