United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 5573
Swimming: VAT
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1 June 2026
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9 June 2026 · Answer
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Summary
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of VAT on swimming lessons on (a) affordability and (b) accessibility.
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1 June 2026
Written question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of VAT on swimming lessons on (a) affordability and (b) accessibility.
Source: Commons
9 June 2026
Answer
VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. One of the key considerations when assessing a new VAT relief is whether the cost saving is likely to be passed on to consumers. Evidence sugges...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-01/5573
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1910644
- uk · wq-1910644 · source updated 9 June 2026