Petition · past parliament
Make all technical sporting goods in the UK tax free to encourage participation
Closed
46 signatures
What the petition asks
Cycling has increased in popularity immensely since the success of the 2012 Olympics and due to the Government's cycle to work scheme allowing tax free purchasing of cycle equipment. I would like to see all technical sporting goods to be tax free to encourage more people to take up sport in the UK.
The Olympic success in 2012 and 2016 has shown that the UK has the ability to be a great sporting nation. We should encourage more sporting participation and a healthier lifestyle by allowing tax free purchases on all technical sporting goods and not just for those in full time employment. Clothing would be exempt but hardware would be tax free. E.G bicycles, helmets, running trainers, weight training equipment, trekking poles, climbing equipment etc anything which encourages sporting activity.
Timeline
| 18 Aug 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Feb 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
46
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Aug 2016
Closed
18 Feb 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.