Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 December 2003. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2003 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will list beneficiaries of the listed places of worship grant scheme. - Inc figure.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will list beneficiaries of the listed places of worship grant scheme. [143213] Mr. Caborn: To date, 3,953 listed places of worship throughout the United Kingdom have received grant payments under the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. A list of all recipients of payments could be produced only at disproportionate cost. This scheme returns in grant aid the difference between the amount of Value Added Tax paid on eligible repairs and maintenance and a lower 5 per cent. rate. Listed places of worship of all religions are eligible to claim under the scheme.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 143213; 415 c819W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Grants Listed buildings Repairs and maintenance VAT Religious buildings Listed places of worship grant scheme
Contains statistics: Yes
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