Written Question·Treasury·UIN 121908
Veterinary Services: VAT
Tabled: 18 March 2026
Answered: 26 March 2026
Question
Afzal Khan
Labour — Manchester Rusholme
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of applying a (a) reduced and (b) zero rate of VAT to essential veterinary (i) treatment and (ii) medicines.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonVAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Tax breaks reduce the revenue available for public services, and must represent value for money for the taxpayer. Exceptions to the standard rat...
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