VAT Relief: Business Donations

Lord Bellingham Excerpts

Tuesday 19th May 2026 Lords Chamber

[Lord Livermore (Lab)]

For the avoidance of doubt, I was not tempted to go down that path. Having heard from my noble friend, I am even less tempted to do so than I was before.

[Lord Bellingham (Con)]

My Lords, will the Minister say something about the role of supermarkets in helping food banks?

[Lord Livermore (Lab)]

This tax relief is designed to help businesses donate surplus food to social supermarkets. This Government are dedicated to reducing reliance on food banks, which is exactly why we are taking the measures on child poverty that I previously described.