Railways: VAT Zero Rating

(asked on 21st October 2026) - View Source

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had regarding the zero rate of VAT on passenger rail fares.


Answered by
James Murray Portrait
James Murray
Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General
This question was answered on 26th October 2026

The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events in the context of the overall public finances, and does not routinely comment on proposals.

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