Written Question·Treasury·UIN 85594
Defibrillators: VAT
Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 30 October 2025
Named DayQuestion
Alison Bennett
Liberal Democrat — Mid Sussex
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to remove VAT from defibrillator sales to help improve the levels of affordability for (a) community groups and (b) small businesses.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonVAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Exceptions to the standard rate have always been limited and balanced against affordability considerations. The Government currently provides VA...
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