Lee Rowley MP, Conservative, North East Derbyshire, asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a VAT exception for goods and services required for the (a) repair, (b) maintenance and (c) renovations of Grade II listed buildings used for (i) community and (ii) religious event.
Mel Stride, MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General, respondedthat EU VAT rules do not allow the introduction of a reduced rate or exemption for goods and services supplied exclusively for the repair, maintenance and renovations of Grade II listed buildings used for community and religious events. While the UK remains a member of the EU, we will continue to abide by our rights and obligations.