VAT ON WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House is concerned about the level of Value Added Tax (VAT) levied on women's sanitary products, such as tampons and sanitary towels; notes that, whilst female sanitary products are subject to a five per cent rate of VAT, shaving razors are subject to a zero per cent rate, as are other essential items such as food and children's clothing; believes that sanitary products are also essential and should be subject to the zero per cent rate of VAT; further notes Treasury estimates that VAT on these products raises just £15 million in revenue per year; acknowledges that the setting of VAT rates is a matter for the EU; and calls on the Chancellor to urge the European Commission to bring forward a proposal to remove VAT from women's sanitary products as part of measures in the 2015 Budget.

Signatures (70)

Supporters (70)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Leslie, Charlotte

Bristol North West

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Hopkins, Kelvin

Democratic Unionist Party

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Bayley, Sir Hugh

Beith, Sir Alan

Liberal Democrat

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Betts, Mr Clive

Sheffield South East

Blomfield, Paul

Sheffield Central

Brady, Mr Graham

Altrincham and Sale West

Bruce, Sir Malcolm

Liberal Democrat

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

North Ayrshire and Arran

West Lancashire

Islington North

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

Cunningham, Mr Jim

Davidson, Mr Ian

Glasgow South West

Evans, Jonathan

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Liberal Democrat

Westmorland and Lonsdale

Galloway, Mr George

Liberal Democrat

Gilmore, Sheila

Glindon, Mrs Mary

Godsiff, Mr Roger

Birmingham, Hall Green

Hamilton, Fabian

Leeds North East

Hancock, Mr Mike

Portsmouth South

Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

Huppert, Dr Julian

Liberal Democrat

Kaufman, Sir Gerald

Manchester, Gorton

Lazarowicz, Mark

Edinburgh North and Leith

Liberal Democrat

Manchester, Withington

Lewis, Dr Julian

New Forest East

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Lucas, Caroline

Brighton, Pavilion

MacNeil, Mr Angus Brendan

Scottish National Party

Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Mactaggart, Fiona

Heywood and Middleton

Meale, Sir Alan

Morrice, Graeme

Morris, Grahame M.

Mulholland, Greg

Liberal Democrat

Leeds North West

Qureshi, Yasmin

Bolton South East

Liberal Democrat

Argyll and Bute

Ritchie, Ms Margaret

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Ruddock, Dame Joan

Lewisham, Deptford

Russell, Sir Bob

Liberal Democrat

Sheerman, Mr Barry

Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Thornton, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Weatherley, Mike

Scottish National Party

Warwick and Leamington

Williams, Mr Mark

Liberal Democrat

Williams, Roger

Liberal Democrat

Brecon and Radnorshire

Liberal Democrat

Cardiff Central

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.