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Andy Burnham told to make rule change for households with double glazing Unlike other energy saving materials, such as heat pumps, double glazing still attracts a 20 per cent VAT rate. Andy Burnham's government are being urged to slash VAT on double glazing. Reducing VAT on double glazing would bring down domestic energy bills, campaigners have told Labour Party Prime Minister Mr Burnham. Unlike other energy saving materials, such as heat pumps, double glazing still attracts a 20 per cent VAT rate. Chris Beedel, head of Government Advocacy at the Glass and Glazing Federation, said: “We feel kind of overlooked. We want homeowners to benefit from a VAT reduction that would be passed back to them.” He said: “Low carbon heating systems are great. But the energy they produce is just flying out the windows and doors, and uninsulated walls. READ MORE UK number plate change from September 1 with drivers risking £1,000 fine “It's no good insulating a building if you then don't put new windows and doors in, because they become the point of least resistance. “If people just did the right thing, and installed insulation and new windows and doors at the same time, that's where the VAT would make a big difference and it would make our product more attractive. “A VAT cut would do a lot for our industry. It would spark interest with homeowners - even if it was just 10%, it would be very welcome. “It would make it more attractive to do your insulation before or at the same time as a low energy heating system such as a heat pump. “It would bring some parity with insulation and other products as well.” A VAT reduction would “signal to our industry that people care and that they value the products”, he said, adding: “We haven't relied on government subsidies, or loans - we have just got on with it. “And, as such, the Government says, ‘you're getting on with it, so you don't need our help - we'll leave you alone’. Well, actually, now, we do. We've come to a crossroads. We have a depth of knowledge and understanding, as well as potential investment, that will secure a UK manufacturing industry for years to come. “But there are huge volumes of glass coming in from Turkey and China and India now which are competing with UK manufactured products and there's very little to adjust that. “VAT relief would show that the government takes our industry sector seriously and wants to help our industry grow.” Jeremy Gray, Head of External Affairs for the FMB, said: "Reducing VAT on all aspects of repair and maintenance work to homes would ultimately help stimulate the market and ensure tradespeople have a healthy pipeline of work. “While some product installations already enjoy 0 per cent VAT, like solar panels, expanding this to glazing would help bring down the costs for homeowners on what is a common installation with any new renovation or extension. “It's a win, win all round with more work for those in the industry, less costly installations and reduced energy bills for homeowners."