Gyms: VAT
2026-06-24 · Treasury · 13439 · Official question
Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the government has modelled the net fiscal effect of a reduced rate of VAT on fitness services compared to the reduction in NHS and public costs associated with physical inactivity.
Answer
Addressing physical inactivity and getting people moving more is important for improving health outcomes, reducing demand on the National Health Service, and supporting economic growth. The leisure and fitness sector play an important role in supporting t...