questionText: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason repairs and maintenance are treated differently for VAT purposes for (a) places of worship and (b) museums and art galleries.
answerText: Construction repair and remedial works to all buildings are charged at the standard rate of VAT, this includes places of worship and museums/art galleries. Previously major alterations to listed buildings were zero-rated, including places of worship. Sinc...
heading: Repairs and Maintenance: VAT