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Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill

A Bill to reduce Value Added Tax on domestic energy bills; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

7 December 2018

In Plain English

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The Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill would reduce the VAT charged on domestic energy bills, making electricity and gas cheaper for households. It includes connected provisions to explain how the VAT reduction would be implemented. The bill is currently being debated in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope.

Key Points

- Reduces VAT on domestic energy bills (electricity and gas) for households.
- Creates a framework for implementing the VAT reduction and any necessary transitional provisions.
- Requires changes to VAT rules through legislation so the reduction can take effect.
- Sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope and currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination and amendment.

Who is affected?

Households and individuals paying domestic energy billsLow-income households and other vulnerable energy users who may benefit from lower billsPensioners and people on fixed or limited incomesRenters and people in housing where energy costs are part of the housing bill

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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