A Bill to exempt from Value Added Tax repairs to listed places of worship; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
1 May 2026
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This bill would remove VAT on repairs to listed places of worship, making it cheaper to maintain historic and religious buildings. It aims to help congregations and their communities by reducing refurbishment costs, with the “and for connected purposes” section allowing related measures. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and was introduced by Sir Christopher Chope.
The bill has completed its first reading in the Commons (21 October 2024) and is now at the second reading stage. If it progresses, it would move on to a committee stage and further readings.
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21 Oct 2024
The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
