AN immoral tax on society as we all tackle Covid. That is exactly what the Westminster government has just imposed on us all by reintroducing VAT on PPE items.

This shameful decision was highlighted in the Scottish Parliament by SNP MSP Bruce Crawford. The Scottish Government minister for public finance Ben MacPherson informed the chamber that no consultation was had with the Scottish Government regarding this shameful decision, a decision that will have cost implication for our care sectors and our NHS.

READ MORE: Covid in Scotland: SNP blast Tories' 'dangerous' refusal to extend PPE tax break

At a time when sadly the Covid numbers are increasing, the VAT exemption should have been extended, not reintroduced. A 20% cost added to the efforts of saving lives is utterly immoral.

MacPherson informed the chamber that urgent representation will be made to the Westminster government in an attempt to have this harmful decision reversed with immediate effect as we all tackle Covid.

Catriona C Clark
Falkirk