Bill · started in the Commons

Exemption from Value Added Tax (Listed Places of Worship) Bill

A Bill to exempt from Value Added Tax repairs to listed places of worship; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Exemption from Value Added Tax (Listed Places of Worship) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026 by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 22 Jun 2026
  2. 2nd reading Commons 4 Dec 2026

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 25 Jun 2026.