§ Mr. Bishopasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations have been made by the Churches regarding the possible effect of value added tax on church buildings and on church charities; and what is his latest estimate of the increased costs likely to be borne by them.
§ Mr. HigginsI saw the Churches Main Committee which represents the main denominations in May and recently the Deputy Chairman and officials of the Customs and Excise Department have discussed with the Committee the possible effects of value added tax on churches and church charities. The Committee's representations are still being studied.