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Written question asked by Baroness Janke (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 9 June 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 June 2025. It was answered by Lord Livermore (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Removal Services: VAT

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of value added tax (VAT) thresholds on competition in the removals and storage industry; and whether they plan to lower the threshold to align with European economies and tackle VAT avoidance in the sector.

Answer

Consideration of changes to the VAT threshold would have to carefully balance the potential benefits to businesses, the economy as a whole, and tax revenues.

The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events in the context of the overall public finances. The Government keeps all taxes under review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8260
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Storage Tax avoidance VAT Removal services
Link
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