Written Question·Treasury·UIN 120197

Veterinary Services: VAT Exemptions

Tabled: 11 March 2026

Answered: 19 March 2026

Question

Tristan Osborne

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of exempting veterinary treatment for companion animals from VAT, in the context of existing VAT exemptions for certain essential goods and 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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