Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 27 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will reduce to 5 per cent. the VAT payable for repairs and modernisation of charitable almshouse property.

Answer: Mr. Bob Russell: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will reduce to 5 per cent. the VAT payable for repairs and modernisation of charitable almshouse property. [R] [140978] Dawn Primarolo: The modernisation of a listed almshouse may be zero-rated provided that the work is an alteration which requires listed building consent. Also, in the Pre-Budget Report we announced plans for a reduced rate of VAT for the conversion of a residential property into a different number of dwellings.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c955W; 140978
Session: 1999-00
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Charities Building alterations Housing Older people VAT Almshouses
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