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Baroness Wheatcroft (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 1 June 2026

Debate

Middle East: Economic Response

Contribution

My Lords, attractions such as zoos and galleries have been campaigning for a long time for a cut in VAT. They argue that such a cut would result in equally high spending, because once people got over the threshold they would spend more in shops and restaurants, and that the Government would get their money. If this is proved to be successful, will the Minister accept that VAT cuts are not just for August?

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