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UIN 7250

Spectacles: VAT

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4 October 2024

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14 October 2024 · Answer

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14 October 2024

Summary

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of removing VAT on spectacles for people with a disability.

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  1. 4 October 2024

    Written question

    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of removing VAT on spectacles for people with a disability.

    Source: Commons

  2. 14 October 2024

    Answer

    The government offers support for individuals to help with the cost of glasses through NHS optical vouchers. Those eligible for help include children and those on certain income-related benefits. The value of optical vouchers varies from £42.40 to £233.56...

    Source: Written answer

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