Written question asked by Simon Thomas (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will allow listed places of worship under his Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme to reclaim VAT paid on renovations and improvements which are designed to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 2000.

Answer: Mr. Simon Thomas: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will allow listed places of worship under his Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme to reclaim VAT paid on renovations and improvements which are designed to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 2000. [224025] John Healey: There is already a VAT zero rate for approved alterations to certain listed buildings, including places of worship. There is also a VAT zero rate for certain works to improve facilities for disabled people within charity buildings. Most works of renovation and improvement to listed places of worship which are necessary to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act will come within the scope of these reliefs or are covered by the Listed Places of Worship Grant scheme.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1173W; 224025
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Disability Building alterations Repayments VAT Religious buildings
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk