Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will remove VAT on (a) suntan lotion and (b) other similar products in the context of the rising cost of living.

The Government keeps all taxes under review, however, there are currently no plans to reduce or remove VAT on sunscreen products.

Although sun protection products are subject to the standard rate of VAT, high-factor sunscreen is provided VAT free when dispensed by a pharmacist.