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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

4 May 2021

In Plain English

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The Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill would reduce the VAT charged on domestic energy bills, such as gas and electricity used in homes. By cutting VAT on home energy, it aims to lower the cost of living for households. It is a private member’s bill introduced in the House of Commons by Sir Christopher Chope.

Key Points

Reduces VAT on domestic energy bills (e.g., gas and electricity) to lower household costs.
Targets energy paid by households for domestic use, not business energy.
Introduced in the House of Commons as a private member’s bill by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
Currently at the second reading in the Commons and would need passage through both Houses and Royal Assent to become law.

Progress

The bill is at its second reading in the House of Commons. It would need to progress through further stages in both Houses and receive Royal Assent to become law.

Who is affected?

Households and individual domestic energy consumersDomestic energy suppliersThe government and taxpayers (through VAT revenue)

Generated 21 February 2026

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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