Question follow-through · 126436
Tickets: Fees and Charges
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration she has given to the VAT treatment of the proposed grassroots ticket levy on arena and stadium concerts.
About this written question
A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.
- Answering body
- Treasury
- Tabled
- 10 Apr 2026
- Target answer date
- 14 Apr 2026
- Answer
- 20 Apr 2026 · 10 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
10 Apr 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration she has given to the VAT treatment of the proposed grassroots ticket levy on arena and stadium concerts.
14 Apr 2026
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
20 Apr 2026
Answer published
VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the standard rate applies to most goods and services, including event tickets. VAT is charged on the total price paid by the consumer, and any additional charges or levies applied prior to sale would generally ...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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