HC Deb 19 April 1982 vol 22 c11W
Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the revenue that would be forgone in a full year if housing repair costs were zero-rated for value added tax.

Mr. Wakeham

It is estimated that the zero-rating of housing repair costs, including materials used by householders, would cost about £425 million in a full year.