Written questions

Swimming: VAT

Commons · Question 6633 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether children's swimming lessons provided by independent swim schools are within scope of the temporary reduced rate of VAT.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 8 Jun 2026

From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals and eligible family attractions. This is a targeted and temporary scheme to reduce the costs of children’s meals in restaurants, children’s ...