Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans his Department has to temporarily suspend VAT on Personal Protective Equipment for care companies and providers during the outbreak of covid-19.

The Government has already waived import taxes on crucial medical equipment coming to the UK; allowing for more protective clothing, tests and ventilators to get to those on the frontline protecting people and the NHS.

Personal Protection Equipment (including surgical masks and gloves) purchased by charitable welfare organisations providing services to disabled people, such as care homes, is zero-rated when purchased using either donations or associated charitable funds.