Written questions

Veterinary Services: VAT

Commons · Question 26263 · Tabled 23 Jan 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 29 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Allison Gardner

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of removing VAT from veterinary care.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 29 Jan 2025

VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Tax breaks reduce the revenue available for public services, and must represent value for money for the taxpayer. At Autumn Budget 2024, the Gov...