VAT on facemasks and other personal protective equipment

Early day motion 1113, tabled 9 November 2020 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 27 members.

That this House notes that the Treasury has ended VAT exemptions for face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE); is concerned that increasing the price of masks and other PPE will discourage people from buying and wearing PPE in line with Government guidance; and urges the Government to reinstate the VAT exemption for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, as a vital public health measure.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.