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Written question asked by Peter Kyle (Labour) on Monday, 2 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 September 2019. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Treasury.


Solar Power: VAT

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the Government will make an assessment of the potential merits of exempting solar panels from VAT.

Answer

There may be flexibility to amend VAT rules on solar panels in the future, but while the UK is a member of the EU, it is required to comply with EU VAT rules.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
284792
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Exemptions VAT Solar power
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk