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News Release from: Edgetech | Subject: VAT campaign
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 July 2007
Edgetech latest release on VAT campaign
Edgetech calls for more support for the industry's VAT Campaign
The 'Reduce VAT' campaign is still going strong with 303 signatures on the Number 10 online petition so far But we still need more
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 7 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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To persuade the Government to cut VAT on Energy Saving Recommended windows to 5%, we need as many signatures as possible by 20 October.
Andy Jones, Managing Director of Edgetech urges individuals and organisations to take 5 minutes out of busy working schedules to add their support: "We've said it before, but it's a drum we're not going to stop beating".
"VAT reductions are already in place for insulation and other products that have less impact on energy saving in the home than windows".
"Why is there such disparity in the VAT rates of energy saving products?.
As stated in the last budget, the Government has tentatively said it will look into the issue of ESR windows, and in his new role as a PM pushing environmental credentials, Brown may well up this in priority.
But we need to continue to state our case collectively.
All you need to do is visit http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/reduced-VAT to add your name to the growing list.
There are some notable omissions from those who've signed - are you among them? "Earlier in the year we also reported on MP Mark Oaten's tabling of an Early Day Motion (EDM 1268) to Government urging cross party political support to reduce VAT.
To date 50 MPs have added their names to the proposal for debate".
"Thanks to all those who have written to their MPs so far and anyone still yet to do so is welcome to call us for a copy of a template letter to use if required".
Andy Jones summarises: "These are the facts".
"If every home in the UK installed C rated windows, or higher, carbon emissions could be reduced by 12.8 million tonnes a year, and every year after".
"This is the equivalent to removing 840,000 cars from the UK's roads every year".
"Getting ESR windows into the lower VAT bracket to incentivise home owners can only be good for the health of our environment and our industry.".
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