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Written Question
Taxis: VAT
Tuesday 19th September 2023

Asked by: Ben Bradley (Conservative - Mansfield)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies on VAT in the private hire sector of the High Court verdict in Uber vs. Sefton Council.

Answered by Victoria Atkins - Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

The Uber Britannia Limited v. Sefton Borough Council High Court case is not a tax case and does not have a direct bearing on the tax treatment of private hire vehicle services. Indeed, the VAT rules, which apply to all businesses, have not changed.

The Government recognises, however, that this ruling may have VAT implications for the private hire vehicle sector and is currently assessing what the impact of these may be, as the Government keeps all taxes under review.


Lords Chamber
Automated Vehicles Bill [HL]
Committee stage: Part 1 - Mon 15 Jan 2024
Department for Transport

Mentions:
1: Lord Cameron of Dillington (XB - Life peer) I do not expect Uber 2—or whatever you want to call a fleet of for-hire self-drive vehicles—to make an - Speech Link
2: None If I want to hire an Uber and no wheelchair cab is available, I do not get my journey at all. - Speech Link


Lords Chamber
Pedicabs (London) Bill [HL]
2nd reading - Wed 22 Nov 2023
Department for Transport

Mentions:
1: Lord Blencathra (Con - Life peer) What I and other pavement users have to contend with are the Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats fast-food - Speech Link
2: Lord Hogan-Howe (XB - Life peer) carriages carry at the moment.My third question is: is the taxi analogy to be a Hackney type or an Uber - Speech Link


Commons Chamber
Oral Answers to Questions - Thu 08 Feb 2024
Department for Transport

Mentions:
1: Daniel Zeichner (Lab - Cambridge) have modernised taxi and private hire legislation ages ago, rather than waiting for companies such as Uber - Speech Link
2: Guy Opperman (Con - Hexham) On the Uber case that he rightly identifies, that is clearly a court case that the Government have to - Speech Link


Written Question
Taxis: VAT
Monday 23rd October 2023

Asked by: Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies on VAT of the High Court judgment of 28 July 2023 in Uber Britannia Limited v Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Victoria Atkins - Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

This High Court ruling is not a tax case and does not have a direct bearing on any business’s tax position. The VAT rules, which apply to all businesses, have not changed. The Government is carefully considering the implications of the ruling for the sector and passengers.


Written Question
Taxis: VAT
Monday 23rd October 2023

Asked by: Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the application of VAT to taxis and licensed minicab journeys on vulnerable people who need to use taxis and private-hire vehicles.

Answered by Victoria Atkins - Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

The VAT rules for mini cab services and taxis remain unchanged. Fares have always been subject to VAT when provided by a VAT registered business who is providing those services as principal. The Government is carefully considering the potential impact the Uber Britannia Limited v Sefton Borough Council (2023) EWHC 1975 case will have on the sector as a whole, including passengers.
Written Question
Taxis: VAT
Monday 23rd October 2023

Asked by: Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the application of VAT to taxis and licensed minicabs journeys on minicab businesses operating in remote areas.

Answered by Victoria Atkins - Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

The VAT rules for mini cab services and taxis remain unchanged. Fares have always been subject to VAT when provided by a VAT registered business who is providing those services as principal. The Government is carefully considering the potential impact the Uber Britannia Limited v Sefton Borough Council (2023) EWHC 1975 case will have on the sector as a whole, including customers that live in remote areas.
Departmental Publication (Transparency)
Department for Business and Trade

Feb. 09 2024

Source Page: DBT senior officials travel, hospitality and Permanent Secretary meetings
Document: (webpage)

Found: Catch up and breakfast Gareth Davies 24/07/2023 IFG Introductory meeting Gareth Davies 24/07/2023 Uber


Departmental Publication (Policy and Engagement)
Department for Transport

Apr. 18 2024

Source Page: Consultation on the VAT Treatment of Private Hire Vehicles
Document: VAT Treatment of Private Hire Vehicles: Consultation (PDF)

Found: Subject of this consultation 1.1 This consultation seeks to understand the potential impacts of the Uber


Non-Departmental Publication (Open consultation)
HM Revenue & Customs

Apr. 18 2024

Source Page: Consultation on the VAT Treatment of Private Hire Vehicles
Document: VAT Treatment of Private Hire Vehicles: Consultation (PDF)

Found: Subject of this consultation 1.1 This consultation seeks to understand the potential impacts of the Uber