VAT ON COMMEMORATIVE HEADSTONES

Early day motion 138, tabled 23 November 2004 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 35 members.

That this House condemns the Government's decision not to exempt commemorative headstones for graves from VAT, in contrast to all other services provided by an undertaker in connection with a burial or cremation; believes this to be a decision which takes advantage of people at their lowest time; and urges the Government to reconsider and lighten the heavy financial burden placed on people at a vulnerable time.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 12, DUP 3, Conservative 2, UUP 2, Scottish National Party 1.