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<p>The Government keeps all taxes and reliefs under review and considers a range of
evidence, including data and research on factors like pricing, when assessing the
effects of tax changes. While the Government does not control prices, a VAT relief
may contribute to the conditions for price reductions.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
continues to monitor the effects of the zero rate on period products to aid the policymaking
process and is looking into whether savings are being passed on to consumers. HMT
and HMRC work closely together to integrate the findings of their monitoring and evaluation
processes into future tax relief policy.</p>
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