Fat Kids Pay MorePublished: 15/08/2009Chorley MP calls for abolition of VAT on school uniformsunder the current rule for VAT setup over 30 years ago, children's clothing for school are TAX except along as the clothes have a school logo and deemed the correct size for a school child.
Due the to rise in children's weight one in three children are overweight and therefore do not qualify for the TAX break. Due to this reason Chorley's MP is calling for the VAT to be abolished. Whilst researching for this article I there where a few issues that hindered me. First why is the Chorley MP worrying about a VAT price on clothes when the big picture seams to be that one in three children are overweight! These are a signs of the time, the obesity problem within the UK is getting swept under the carpet. A government official makes these requests without truly thinking what they are saying! Are we to bleieve that having overweight kids is ok and acceptable? I agree that the charge for VAT for fat kids is ridiculous and some what archaic, however is you wish to save money on your school uniforms, stop shoving junk food down your kids mouth! You save on food and on clothes. Win win... Related PostsChorley Ice cream Van BurnsLast Updated: 28/06/2010 Some things could not be made up but a Chorley Ice Cream van has burnt down to the dismay of the onlookers at Chorley HospitalRead more... Chorley Swimming DrainedLast Updated: 28/06/2010 Due to the latest government cut backs it looks like Chorley’s Leisure Centre is forced to cut its successful free swimming sessions.Read more... New Homes in Chorley Step CloserLast Updated: 18/06/2010 The plans to build 6 new homes in Chorley's Eccleston area is a small boost for local builders however the relatively low prices of the house could bring the local house prices down.Read more... Chorley Market TradersLast Updated: 18/06/2010 At the point where Market Walk is beginning to look like a dead zone when you finally get to the end (after 20 seconds walking) you get the final reward, you look up in anticipation to see the hustle of the long lived Chorley Market. However your antRead more... Chorley Train Station ParkingLast Updated: 10/12/2009 With over 200 people compeating for a space of as little as 120 Chorley Train station car park is an early morning battle. Pasengers are keen to use the free carpark and in desperate attempts actually make the parking spot themselves. By mounting theRead more... Astley Park holds Romeo and JulietLast Updated: 4/09/2009 In an amazing performance the bleeding heats and actors made their sand. The pouring rain was no match for the passion and artistic flare that bled from every word. A truly inspiriting performance that gripped the sodden crowd.Read more... Chorley Car Crash in Yarrow Bolton RoadLast Updated: 23/07/2009 There has been a major Car Crash at yarrow bridge, Bolton road involving two cars in what appears to be a head on impact.Read more... Buckshaw Get Their Own SurgeryLast Updated: 18/07/2009 Chorley's littlest inner village has got it's very own surgery, with two leading GP's, one of witch is the much respected Preston based doctor, Dr Nimal Muttucumaru with over 17 years worth on experience running a family clinic.Read more... Chorley Travellers Green Belt LandLast Updated: 11/06/2009 Chorley Travellers are looking to live on land that they own, the outrage! However the problem arises due the land being classified as Green Belt. In a bid to stop serious urban development and to protect rural England, Green Belt was introduces. TheRead more... Chorley ParkingLast Updated: 9/06/2009 In the latest disaster from Chorley Council and the LCC to get even more money out of Chorley motorist you have to wonder if anyone is the "Authorities" have a clue about what's happening to Chorley!Read more... |
