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Drinking Water: VAT

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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3 December 2024

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16 December 2024 · Answer

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16 December 2024

Summary

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to removing VAT on bottled water.

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  1. 3 December 2024

    Written question

    To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to removing VAT on bottled water.

    Source: Lords

  2. 16 December 2024

    Answer

    Tax breaks reduce the revenue available for vital public services and must represent value for money for the taxpayer. When assessing a new VAT relief, the Government must consider whether the cost saving is likely to be passed onto customers. Evidence su...

    Source: Written answer

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