VAT and Repairs to Buildings (Hansard, 11 February 1997)

HL Deb 11 February 1997 vol 578 c15WA 15WA

§ Lord Kennet
asked Her Majesty's Government:
When they expect to complete their consideration of the propriety of taxing repairs to listed and other buildings at 17.5 per cent., and to announce their conclusions.

§ Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish
The Government are not considering the propriety of taxing repairs to listed or any other buildings. The Government have repeatedly stated that they have no plans to change the current position whereby repairs to listed buildings are liable to VAT at the standard rate.