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Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Friday, 4 September 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 September 2020. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 September 2020 on behalf of the Treasury.


Newspaper Press: Internet

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of whether newspapers with online subscription fees are passing the savings from the removal of VAT onto their consumers.

Answer

The Government looks to businesses to pass on the benefit to customers and has encouraged them to do so. However, this is ultimately a commercial decision for businesses to make.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
84962
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Consumers Fees and charges Internet Newspaper press VAT
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk