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Baroness Byford
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they intend to reduce VAT on renovations to dwellings, particularly in urban and city areas. [HL2728]
Lord McIntosh of Haringey
No. This is not possible under EC law; but tax is only one factor in meeting housing policy objectives and it may riot be the most effective. Land use planning clearly has a key role. The Government keep the use of economic instruments in helping to achieve environmental aims under continuous review.