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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 28 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 2002. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 12 December 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he will reduce the level of VAT levied on works to buildings owned by charities. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Bob Russell: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will reduce the level of VAT levied on works to buildings owned by charities. [85263] John Healey: There is no VAT on the construction or purchase of new buildings that charities intend to use for residential or non-business purposes or as village halls. Long-standing formal agreements with our European partners do not enable us to introduce any new zero rates or a reduced rate of VAT for other works to existing non-residential buildings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
85263; 396 c472W
Session
2002-03
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Charities Construction Buildings VAT
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk