Using a SQL type integer in ASP

Hi All,
I am currently trying to import a value from an SQL database and simply add it to another predefined value.
The problem I am having is that upon trying to add the two values together I am receiving a type mismatch error.
 
neww = 0
values = objRS1("Amount Including VAT")
neww = neww + values
 
Any help would be appreciated
 
Steve
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