Written Question·Treasury·UIN 63148
Deposit Return Schemes: VAT
Tabled: 26 June 2025
Answered: 2 July 2025
Question
Dave Robertson
Labour — Lichfield
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of applying VAT to unredeemed deposits in the Deposit Return Scheme on levels of private investment into the scheme’s (a) infrastructure and (b) delivery.
Answer
James MurrayThe Government remains committed to successful implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme, which is a critical step in moving towards a circular economy that delivers sustainable growth and produces less waste, rubbish, and litter. The Government is keen...
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