BRITAIN’S biggest baker will demand the Government dumps its half-baked “Pasty
Tax” in crunch talks today.
Greggs will warn that dozens of smaller rivals could go to the wall if
Chancellor George Osborne slaps 20 per cent VAT on freshly-baked pasties and
pies.
Chief exec Ken McMeikan will be among bosses meeting David Gauke, Exchequer
Secretary to the Treasury.
The Sun revealed on Saturday that while the Chancellor wants to put 20 per
cent on pasties, caviar has zero VAT.
A source said: “The proposed changes are madness.”
Hundreds more readers joined our “Who VAT All The Pies?” crusade yesterday in
protest at the plan.
One said: “It’s the most ridiculous idea this Government has ever had.”
The Coalition wants to clobber bakers as it claims their freshly-baked treats
should be treated like takeaways. Bakers say the products cool down and must
be classified separately.
Last night Mr Osborne was also facing a revolt from the holiday industry over
planned VAT on static caravan sales.