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Written question asked by Christopher Fraser (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 1998. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to reform the taxation of charities to take account of the representations of the Church of England in respect of VAT on repairs.
Answer

Mr. Fraser: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to reform the taxation of charities to take account of the representations of the Church of England in respect of VAT on repairs. [35744] Dawn Primarolo: European law does not allow any VAT relief for church repairs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35744; 309 c209W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Charities Buildings Church of England Churches Reform Taxation Repairs and maintenance VAT