Written Question·Treasury·UIN 110317

Museums and Galleries: VAT

Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 9 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Sir Christopher Chope

ConservativeChristchurch

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the annual cost to the Exchequer is of the exemption from VAT on repairs enjoyed by museums and galleries.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
HMRC does not hold data that specifically relates to the refunds of VAT on repairs enjoyed by museums and galleries. HMRC does not hold information on VAT revenue from specific products or services because businesses are not required to provide figures at...

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