AN immoral tax on society as we all tackle Covid. That is exactly what the Westminster government has just imposed on us all by reintroducing VAT on PPE items.
This shameful decision was highlighted in the Scottish Parliament by SNP MSP Bruce Crawford. The Scottish Government minister for public finance Ben MacPherson informed the chamber that no consultation was had with the Scottish Government regarding this shameful decision, a decision that will have cost implication for our care sectors and our NHS.
READ MORE: Covid in Scotland: SNP blast Tories' 'dangerous' refusal to extend PPE tax break
At a time when sadly the Covid numbers are increasing, the VAT exemption should have been extended, not reintroduced. A 20% cost added to the efforts of saving lives is utterly immoral.
MacPherson informed the chamber that urgent representation will be made to the Westminster government in an attempt to have this harmful decision reversed with immediate effect as we all tackle Covid.
Catriona C Clark
Falkirk
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel