James Cartlidge MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Religious Buildings: Repairs and MaintenanceTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21291More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of applying a zero rate of VAT to repairs and maintenance works carried out on places of worship.
Answer: VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and the standard rate of 20 per cent applies to most goods and services, including most construction works. Exceptions to the standard rate have always been limited and balanced against affordability concerns.To sup...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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