MyDaily Debate: Is It Fair To Put VAT On Cosmetic Surgery?

It doesn't seem very often anyone comes up with an absolutely brand new thing to tax - because, of course, almost everything is taxed already. But when the plan to levy VAT on boob jobs, facelifts and other cosmetic procedures was revealed - a move which could apparently raise £500m per year for the Treasury - I gave an inward whoop of joy.