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UIN 85594

Defibrillators: VAT

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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27 October 2025

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30 October 2025 · Answer

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30 October 2025

Summary

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to remove VAT from defibrillator sales to help improve the levels of affordability for (a) community groups and (b) small businesses.

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  1. 27 October 2025

    Written question

    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to remove VAT from defibrillator sales to help improve the levels of affordability for (a) community groups and (b) small businesses.

    Source: Commons

  2. 30 October 2025

    Answer

    VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Exceptions to the standard rate have always been limited and balanced against affordability considerations. The Government currently provides VA...

    Source: Written answer

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