Written Question·Treasury·UIN 7250

Spectacles: VAT

Tabled: 4 October 2024

Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Claire Hazelgrove

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of removing VAT on spectacles for people with a disability.

Answer

James Murray

The government offers support for individuals to help with the cost of glasses through NHS optical vouchers. Those eligible for help include children and those on certain income-related benefits. The value of optical vouchers varies from £42.40 to £233.56...

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