Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

7 December 2018

In Plain English

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The bill would cut the VAT charged on domestic energy bills, aiming to lower costs for households. It applies to electricity and gas bills and includes related provisions for connected purposes.

Key Points

Reduces VAT on domestic energy bills (electricity and gas) for households.
Introduced in the Commons by Sir Christopher Chope as a Private Member’s Bill.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons (23 November 2018) after a first reading in 2017.
Covers 'and connected purposes', with potential implications for VAT revenue and energy pricing.

Progress

The bill has reached the second reading in the Commons as of 23 November 2018; no further stages are shown in the provided information.

Who is affected?

Households and domestic energy consumers in the UKIndividuals paying domestic gas and electricity billsEnergy suppliers/retailers and related businesses (indirectly)

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Sept 2017

2nd readingCommons

23 Nov 2018

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

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.