Motion text
That this House calls for sunscreen to be reclassified as an essential healthcare item and therefore be exempted from VAT, given the important role it plays in preventing serious health conditions like skin cancer; understands that sunscreen is currently classified as a cosmetic product in the UK and is therefore subject to 20 per cent VAT, which adds around £1.50 to the cost of each bottle; recognises that Cancer Research UK has concluded that being sunburnt once every two years can triple the risk of melanoma skin cancer, and that melanoma skin cancer incidence rates have more than doubled in the UK since the early 1990s; and calls on the UK Government to therefore take action to remove VAT on this essential product to make it more affordable and to encourage people to protect themselves from the harmful effects of the sun.
Signatures (23)
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.
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 August 2020
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
1 September 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
2 September 2020
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 September 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
2 September 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
2 September 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Gray, Neil
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 September 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
2 September 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
2 September 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 September 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 September 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
3 September 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
7 September 2020
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2020
Ferrier, Margaret
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 September 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on
21 September 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 October 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.