Written Question·Treasury·UIN 121909

Veterinary Services: VAT

Tabled: 18 March 2026
Answered: 26 March 2026

Question

Afzal Khan

LabourManchester Rusholme

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review VAT on veterinary services.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
VAT 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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