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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Bob Spink (Conservative), on Wednesday, 27 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 20 members in total.

VAT ON ESSENTIAL SUN CARE HEALTH PRODUCTS

That this House recognises the need for a greater focus on preventative health care and that skin cancer cases in the UK have more than doubled in the last 20 years with 60,000 people diagnosed and 1,700 deaths each year from melanoma; further notes that children are particularly at risk with around 80 per cent. of exposure to the sun occurring before the age of 21 and sunburn in childhood being a major factor in an adult's chances of getting skin cancer; therefore calls on the Government to take the financially prudent and caring approach of reclassifying suncare products as essential health care items for VAT purposes; and congratulates the Institute of Cancer Research and other bodies which have promoted skin awareness campaigns to remove VAT from suncare products.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

VAT ON ESSENTIAL SUN CARE HEALTH PRODUCTS (1074A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Ann Cryer (primary, Labour) and tabled on Monday, 3 March 2008. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
at end add `however, recognises that covering the body with light, loose cotton clothing can offer possibly greater protection, while a wide-brimmed sun hat can offer similar protection to the face, look very attractive and last for years.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1074 
1074A1 
Session
2007-08
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
Mike Hancock
David Leslie Taylor
Betty Williams
Jo Swinson
Subjects
Health education Taxation
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk