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Written question asked by David Leslie Taylor (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, what comments he has received from individual churches about the proposals of the Chancellor to reduce VAT on certain works on church buildings. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. David Taylor: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what comments he has received from individual churches about the proposals of the Chancellor to reduce VAT on certain works on church buildings. [139896] Dawn Primarolo: The Government have received comments indicating that a reduced rate for repairs to listed places of worship would be very welcome.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
357 c587W; 139896
Session
1999-00
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Churches Tax allowances Repairs and maintenance VAT
Link
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