Written Question·Treasury·UIN 112095
Religious Buildings: VAT
Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Sir Christopher Chope
Conservative — Christchurch
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential cost exempting repairs enjoyed by museums and galleries from VAT to include listed places of worship to the Exchequer.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonVAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Outside of a limited number of VAT reliefs aimed at stimulating the supply of new homes, the standard VAT rate of 20 per cent applies to most co...
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