HC Deb 28 July 1977 vol 936 c533W
Mr. Newens

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will introduce legislation to seek to relieve funds raised for the rescue and presentation of historic churches from the payment of VAT.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I do not consider VAT relief for the repair and maintenance of historic churches to be an appropriate way of assisting the preservation of our ecclesiastical heritage.