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Choirs: Tax Allowances

Commons · Question 90440 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 20 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Pippa Heylings

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has plans to consult with representatives of choirs and other vocal ensembles on the scope of Orchestra Tax Relief.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 20 Nov 2025

The Government supports the creative industries, including orchestras, through funding and via the tax system. Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR) was introduced to recognise and sustain the distinct cultural and economic activity associated with orchestral produc...