Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) Director Craig Stirrat has provided an update on BEFS’ progress with promoting ‘Building MOTs’.
Craig Stirrat writes:
… BEFS has issued letters to the Cabinet Secretaries, Alex Neil MSP and Fiona Hyslop MSP.
… BEFS and the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) have met jointly with two MSPs to promote the issue of Building MOTs and Cut the VAT resulting in the following outcomes:
Question S4W-01321 – David Stewart ( Highlands and Islands) (Scottish Labour ) (Date Lodged 27/06/2011):
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider providing funding for a subscription-led and voluntary property annual inspection pilot scheme.
and
Motion: Date of Lodging: 03 July 2011
Short Title: Cut VAT on Housing Improvements
(S4M-00470 Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (Scottish National Party):
‘That the Parliament recognises that many small construction firms are suffering because of the economic downturn; notes that new house building is VAT exempt, but that housing extensions and improvements are not, and calls on the UK Government to consider cutting or abolishing VAT on housing improvements and extensions to allow for the security and survival of Scotland’s small construction companies.’
… Furthermore, BEFS’ Communications officer, Mary Craig is finalising a specific campaign action plan on this Building MOT proposal.
For Question S4W-01321 see: LINK
