Remove VAT from pet food and prescription medications for pets
Currently, pet food & prescription meds attract a rate of 20% VAT, in direct contrast to their human equivalents where VAT is usually not charged. Pets are much loved family members, so why should pet owners be discriminated against? Removing VAT could help struggling pet owners.
Rachel Reeves
Chancellor
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Remove VAT from pet food and prescription medications for pets
Currently, pet food & prescription meds attract a rate of 20% VAT, in direct contrast to their human equivalents where VAT is usually not charged. Pets are much loved family members, so why should pet owners be discriminated against? Removing VAT could help struggling pet owners.
Similar motions
Remove VAT on all public utility bills
Remove all VAT on applicable Licensed Taxis
Review any VAT applied to medical supplies and how expiry dates are calculated
Require vets to inform owners if medicine is available cheaper elsewhere
Remove VAT from all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for construction workers