§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, further to his written answer, Official Report, 19 April, c. 11, how the cost of zero rating housing repair costs for value added tax breaks down between the zero rating of materials and of builders' services, respectively.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneIt is estimated that of the total cost of zero-rating housing repairs about £275 million would be the revenue from VAT on materials used by householders and about £150 million the VAT on professional repairs, including materials purchased.