VAT (Historic and Religious Buildings) (Hansard, 19 March 1998)

HC Deb 19 March 1998 vol 308 c672W 672W

§ Mr. Cousins
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was his response to the request by the General Synod to lower the rate of VAT on repairs to historic and religious buildings. [35060]

§ Dawn Primarolo
[holding answer 18 March 1998]: The Chancellor has received no direct communication from the General Synod to lower the rate of VAT on repairs to historic and religious buildings, although he is aware that a resolution was passed by the Synod.
A relief of the kind envisaged is not possible under European law.