Written question asked by Christopher Gill (Conservative) on Monday, 8 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 November 1999. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 1999 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what rate of VAT applies to (a) building repairs and (b) energy-saving materials in France. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Gill: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what rate of VAT applies to (a) building repairs and (b) energy-saving materials in France. [98138] Dawn Primarolo: France applies a standard VAT rate of 20.6 per cent. to general building repairs and the purchase of energy saving materials. There is also a reduced VAT rate of 5.5 per cent. for the repair and renovation of housing, which would include the installation of energy saving materials where they are supplied as part of such a service.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 98138; 337 c777W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Conservation Construction Energy France Materials Repairs and maintenance VAT
Contains statistics: Yes