Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Maggie Throup (Conservative). It was answered on Wednesday, 5 July 2023 on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Engagements
- Question
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Q13
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Maggie Throup (Erewash) (Con):
Of the 16,700 cases of melanoma diagnosed in the UK every year, sadly over 2,000 will prove fatal. Regularly applying sunscreen is our most effective weapon against this deadly disease, yet the Treasury remains stubbornly opposed to exempting these lifesaving products from VAT. With a further heatwave expected later this month, will my right hon. Friend assure me, as a melanoma survivor, that he will do everything in his power to remove VAT from high-factor sunscreen to save lives and support the NHS as it celebrates its 75th anniversary?
- Answer
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise the dangers of melanoma. As a fair-headed person with a fair-headed family, I am acutely conscious of the need to wear sun cream. I will not trespass on Treasury decisions in this setting, but I know that my right hon. Friend the Chancellor will have heard her representations.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 735 c794
- Session
- 2022-23
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- VAT Sunscreens
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- 2024-04-22 14:14:37 +0100
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