Submitted on Saturday 16th January 2021
Rejected on Friday 22nd January 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Reduce VAT to Zero or 5% for the Fitness industry to survive.
Cut or abolish VAT on health and fitness services including personal training, gyms and any activities which will protect, preserve and enhance physical, mental and emotional health, thus relieving the burden on the NHS caused by obesity. This reduction in cost makes exercise much more affordable.
COVID-19 severity is heightened by obesity, Heart disease and Type II diabetes. Mortality rises with these underlying conditions, Stress and Mental health problems increased during lockdowns improve with exercise. Fitness is a vital essential industry. Reduced capacity has financially stressed the fitness industry. Every penny lost in VAT will save the NHS money & recourses.
The health and wellbeing of the population must improve to prevent a permanent health crisis the nation cannot afford.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/549080
If you want the Government to reduce, but not abolish, VAT for the fitness sector, we could accept a petition requesting this.
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