Written Question·Treasury·UIN 111674
Take-away Food: VAT
Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 17 February 2026
Question
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had any discussions with relevant stakeholders on lowering the VAT rate on hot takeaway foods.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonMinisters and officials receive representations on a variety of VAT issues. The Government engages regularly with a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses and representative bodies, to inform the policy development process. VAT is a broad-based ...
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