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Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Friday, 7 October 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 October 2016 (named day). It was answered by Jane Ellison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 October 2016 on behalf of the Treasury.

Exercise: Tax Allowances

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will introduce tax incentives for people who engage in regulated and supervised exercise to off-set the likelihood of diabetes; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Government published the 'Sporting Future' strategy last December to support and fund sport and physical activity and the Sport England’s strategy 'Towards an Active Nation', published in May, committed to spend at least 25% of their funding on those that are classed as inactive. The Government’s “Cycle to Work” scheme includes an annual tax exemption allowing employers to loan cycles and cyclists' safety equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit.

The Government keeps all tax policy under review.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
46955
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Diabetes Tax allowances Exercise
Link
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