Church VAT review offers work windfall
Series: Building Design ; (1465) 17 November 2000, 8(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: In his recent pre-Budget speech, the chancellor pledged to consider cutting VAT on repairs to listed places of worship to 5%. He is to explore the possibility of a reduction with the EC, with an answer expected in April 2002. Considers responses to the move and its implications, suggesting it is likely to create a windfall of work for conservation practices.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3646-25 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 109460-1001 |
In his recent pre-Budget speech, the chancellor pledged to consider cutting VAT on repairs to listed places of worship to 5%. He is to explore the possibility of a reduction with the EC, with an answer expected in April 2002. Considers responses to the move and its implications, suggesting it is likely to create a windfall of work for conservation practices.