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Written question asked by Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 August 2026. It was answered by Lord Pitt-Watson (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Capital Gains Tax

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Livermore on 13 July (HL1420), what estimate they have made of the revenue implications of levying Capital Gains Tax at the same rate as Income Tax.

Answer

The Government does not comment on tax speculation. Decisions on tax policy are taken by the Chancellor at the Budget.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2773
Session
2026-27
Related items
Capital Gain Tax
Monday, 13 July 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Capital gains tax
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk