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Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 14 July 2025

Debate

Tax on Imports under £135

Contribution

My Lords, the last Government removed the VAT exemption for tourists—the ability to reclaim VAT—which hit a lot of retailers and crafts companies based in the UK. The unique campaign to get that tax removed united people like the Scottish National Party with the Labour Party. Is that now a done deal? Will the tourist tax remain in place, or will the Government ever review it in terms of attracting international visitors?

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