Renewed calls to cut VAT on chicken as poor go without
FairPlay argues that a VAT exemption is essential as food is becoming unaffordable
10 May 2023 - 19:10
Non-profit organisation the FairPlay Movement, which is funded by the local chicken industry, has again called for chicken bone-in pieces and chicken feet to be sold without VAT — a call it first made five years ago.
This time FairPlay argues that a VAT exemption is essential as food is becoming unaffordable. At the same time it is calling for a national summit to address the issue of rising prices. ..
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