Gyms: VAT
Commons · Question 25237 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Maguire
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of reviewing the VAT arrangements applying to a) fitness and b) physical activity services.
Answer
Answered by James Murray, 7 Sep 2026
Addressing physical inactivity and getting people moving more is important for improving people’s health, reducing demand on the National Health Service, and supporting economic growth.The leisure and fitness sector play an important role in supporting th...