Written questions

Take-away Food: VAT

Commons · Question 111674 · Tabled 9 Feb 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 17 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had any discussions with relevant stakeholders on lowering the VAT rate on hot takeaway foods.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 17 Feb 2026

Ministers and officials receive representations on a variety of VAT issues. The Government engages regularly with a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses and representative bodies, to inform the policy development process. VAT is a broad-based ...