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Oral answer to question provided on Monday, 29 October 2007 in the House of Commons, by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour), Church Commissioners.

VAT (Church Repairs)

Answer

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.

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Monday, 29 October 2007 by Brian Binley (Conservative).

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?

Secondary information

Type
Oral answer to question
Reference
465 c530 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Churches Repairs and maintenance VAT
Link
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