HC Deb 05 April 1984 vol 57 cc628-9W
35. Mr. Bruce

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received concerning the imposition of value added tax on house repairs.

Mr. Hayhoe

House repairs have been liable to VAT at the standard rate since the beginning of the tax in 1973. There have been regular requests over the years for repair work to be relieved from VAT.