Written Question·Treasury·UIN 15063

Children's Play: VAT

Tabled: 19 November 2024
Answered: 27 November 2024

Question

Josh Newbury

LabourCannock Chase

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of zero-rating Value Added Tax on admission fees for indoor play facilities.

Answer

James Murray
VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Tax breaks reduce the revenue available for vital public services and must represent value for money for the taxpayer. One of the key considerat...

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