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Written question asked by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 December 2020. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Friday, 18 December 2020 on behalf of the Treasury.


Energy: VAT

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will remove VAT on energy efficient measures retro-fitted to older homes; and what assessment he has made of the effect of leaving the EU on the UK's ability to undertake that removal.

Answer

Applying VAT relief to the retrofitting of residential buildings would come at a significant cost to the Exchequer.

The Government keeps all taxes under review and assesses them against a range of fiscal and environmental considerations. Any future decisions on VAT will continue to be taken in line with the normal Budget process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128154
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Housing Energy Repairs and maintenance VAT Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk