Incontinence
(asked on 25th January 2022) - View Source
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of removing VAT from the cost of incontinence pads.
This question was answered on 2nd February 2022
Incontinence products are already eligible for the zero rate of VAT when sold to an individual who is disabled or chronically sick and the goods are for their personal use. This applies to sales over the counter or on the internet and in most circumstances the customer does not need to complete an eligibility declaration.
No assessment has been made of the potential impact of removing VAT from other sales of incontinence pads.