Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 24 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.
Treasury
- Question
- To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will reduce VAT on incontinence pads available in shops to 5 per cent.
- Answer
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Dr. Tonge: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will reduce VAT on incontinence pads available in shops to 5 per cent. [140825] Dawn Primarolo: Incontinence pads can already be zero-rated by retailers supplying incontinent people living in their own homes. They are exempt from VAT when provided as part of the care incontinent people receive in nursing and residential homes.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 357 c955W; 140825
- Session
- 1999-00
- Subjects
- Medical devices VAT VAT zero rating Incontinence
- Link
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