MP’s Ask for Reduction of VAT on Condoms, Essential Health Item

The MP's have said that "Over £7m is currently paid in VAT on condoms each year whilst, according to the Independent Advisory Group for Sexual Health and HIV report, the use of condoms saves an estimated £2.5bn a year through the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies".

HIV cases in Britain are on the rise, along with teenage pregnancies reportedly the highest in Europe. According to the MP's, the use of condoms can help reduce these alarming statistics. Further, If the Condoms were to cost less, it will certainly promote the use of condoms.