Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to assess the amount of VAT paid on e-publications by (1) ministerial departments, and (2) non-ministerial departments, agencies and other public bodies.

HMRC does not hold detailed information on VAT paid on specific products by government departments, public institutions or private entities.

The Government keeps all taxes under review, including VAT on e-publications.

Any amendments to the VAT regime as it applies to physical publications and e-publications must be carefully assessed against policy, economic and fiscal considerations.