Scott Arthur MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Defibrillators: FinanceTreasuryTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28962More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to (a) reinstate the Community Automated External Defibrillator Fund and (b) introduce VAT relief for community groups purchasing defibrillators.
Answer: The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) is responsible for funding decisions relating to local and community healthcare. Over 110,000 defibrillators are registered in the United Kingdom on The Circuit, the independent AED database. A key consider...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGaming Machines: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27812More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of changes to Machine Gaming Duty on employment levels in (a) casinos and (b) bingo halls.
Answer: An assessment of the impacts of any decisions taken is published within the relevant Tax Impact and Info Note. The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Footpaths: VATTreasuryTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26293More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential economic and environmental merits of applying zero-rating for VAT to repair and maintenance work on upland paths.
Answer: VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services, this includes most repair and maintenance works. Exceptions to the standard rate have always been limited and balanced against affordability cons...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSunscreens: VATTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24543More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he has considered the potential impact of removing VAT charges from sunscreen products.
Answer: VAT rules allow drugs and medications that are dispensed by a registered pharmacist against a prescription issued by a qualifying health professional to be zero rated for VAT. High-factor sunscreen is already on the NHS prescription list for certain condi...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Buildings: FinanceTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 24521More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration he has given to establishing UK-wide capital funds and low-interest public loans for acquisition and refurbishment of creative and community spaces.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordBuildings: VATTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24520More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration he has given to (a) reducing and (b) zero-rating VAT on building renovations for charitable, heritage and community culture use.
Answer: VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and the standard rate of 20 per cent applies to most goods and services, including most construction works. The Government currently maintains a zero rate of VAT on the construction of new buildings that will be use...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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