Written question asked by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 30 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 October 2019 on behalf of the Treasury.
Solar Power: VAT
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department assessed the environmental impact of increasing VAT on materials used for solar installations prior to making that decision.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to greening our economy and designed the changes for energy-saving materials to retain as much of the VAT relief as possible for UK households, while complying with EU law. It is anticipated these changes will have a negligible environmental impact.
While the UK remains a member of the EU, the Government is obliged to make these changes. It may be possible to amend these rules once the UK has left the EU.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 292304
- Session
- 2017-19
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Environment protection Materials VAT Solar power
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- 2019-10-08 09:11:28 +0100
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