HC Deb 11 June 1979 vol 968 c126W
Mr. Thompson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider zero rating repairs to churches and church buildings which are carried out in maintenance and construction work.

Mr. Speller

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in view of the high cost of repair and restoration work in churches and other licensed places of worship, if he will take steps to have such work zero rated for value added tax.

Mr. Peter Rees

I cannot anticipate my right hon. and learned Friend's Budget statement.