Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Brian Binley (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 29 October 2007 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.
VAT (Church Repairs)
- Question
- The hon. Gentleman may not know that lead and copper thefts from churches are increasing sizeably. In Northamptonshire alone, 10 such cases occurred in September, causing £200,000-worth of damage. In many cases, insurance does not cover the repairs, so will the hon. Gentleman consider VAT relief in that respect when he addresses the issue?
- Answer
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Of course those thefts are regretted; it causes much inconvenience and cost to churches when such things occur. I am a little hesitant to make any commitments for my hon. Friend the Member for Middlesbrough at this stage, but I shall pass the hon. Gentleman's comments to him.
Secondary information
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 465 c530
- Session
- 2006-07
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Churches Repairs and maintenance VAT
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