Written question asked by Scott Arthur (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Sunscreens: VAT
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding the potential health merits of removing VAT from sunscreen products.
- Answer
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Responsibility for VAT policy rests with HM Treasury. The Department of Health and Social Care works closely with other Government departments on matters affecting public health, however, there have not been any recent discussions regarding this matter.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 28240
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- VAT Sunscreens
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- 2026-09-16 09:23:03 +0100
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