Written Question·Treasury·UIN 5470
Public Houses: VAT
Tabled: 11 September 2024
Answered: 7 October 2024
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of reducing VAT for community pubs.
Answer
James MurrayThe Government recognises the significant economic contribution made by pubs as well as their importance in fostering a sense of place and community across the UK. VAT is the UK’s second largest tax, forecast to raise £176 billion in 2024/25. Taxation is ...
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