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Written question asked by Paul Farrelly (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 2019 on behalf of the Treasury.


Electric Vehicles: VAT

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of scrapping VAT on the purchase of new electric cars.

Answer

The Government has set an ambitious, legally binding target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from the UK by 2050. Although there are no plans at present to reduce the VAT charge on electric vehicles, the Government keeps all taxes under review including against this target and other fiscal considerations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3603
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Electric vehicles VAT
Link
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