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1201693

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date	09/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Mortgages: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps he has taken to mitigate the financial pressures faced by mortgage prisoners during the covid-19 lockdown; and what plans he has to enable mortgage prisoners to switch to new lenders.
tabling member constituency	Preston
tabling member printed	Sir Mark Hendrick
uin	57096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>On 17 March the Chancellor announced the availability of a three-month mortgage holiday as part of an unprecedented package of support for individuals, businesses and the economy affected by Covid-19. This help was further extended on 2 June through the publication of FCA guidance. This guidance applies to all firms that engage in mortgage activities to instruct them to offer support to customers that are experiencing financial difficulty due to COVID-19.</p><p>The Government has also taken action with the FCA to support mortgage prisoners by removing the regulatory barriers that previously prevented some from switching. Lenders are currently making the necessary adjustments and system changes to enable mortgage prisoners to switch and we expect them to start offering borrowers products using the new rules soon.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 15/06/2020 08:53:22 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	473 label Biography information for Sir Mark Hendrick

1201861

registered interest
date	09/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Members: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he plans to respond to the letter of 19 February 2020, reference DL4850, from the hon. Member for Glasgow East.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	57323
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>HMT asked HMRC to respond as it has operational responsibility for tax credits. Ruth Stanier, Director General, duly replied to Mr Linden’s letter on 11 June. HMRC apologises for the delay in replying, which was caused by competing priorities following the COVID-19 outbreak. HMRC assures Mr Linden that his constituent has not been disadvantaged by this delay.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 15/06/2020 09:41:48 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

1201956

registered interest
date	09/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Food: Wholesale Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will extend the application of business rates relief to food and drink wholesalers.
tabling member constituency	Tiverton and Honiton
tabling member printed	Neil Parish
uin	57189
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government has provided enhanced support through business rates relief to businesses occupying properties used for retail, hospitality and leisure given the direct and acute impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on those sectors.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published guidance for local authorities on eligible properties. As set out in the guidance, support is targeted at premises that are wholly or mainly being used as shops, restaurants, cafes, drinking establishments, cinemas and live music venues; for assembly and leisure; or as hotels, guest and boarding premises, and self-catering accommodation. It is for local authorities to determine eligibility for reliefs, having regard to guidance issued by the Government.</p><p> </p><p>A range of further measures to support all businesses, including those not eligible for the business rates holiday, such as wholesalers, has also been made available.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 55690 55838 question first answered 12/06/2020 13:21:51 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4072 label Biography information for Neil Parish

1201147

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 2 June 2020 to Question 48488, on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, what discussions he has had with with representatives from (a) the Information Commissioner's Office, (b) the National Audit Office and (c) Action Fraud on his decision not to advise holders of National Insurance numbers when payments have been made on their behalf under that scheme and to which employer.
tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
tabling member printed	Kirsten Oswald
uin	56025
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 answer text <p>HMRC will comply with their obligations under Article 15 of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) to provide information relating to an identified natural person, including information relating to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, upon request. Subject Access Requests are processed on a case by case basis depending on the data requested and applying any relevant exemptions.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC do not routinely issue employees with information about returns or claims made by their employers. Employees can report concerns to HMRC if they suspect their employer is abusing the scheme.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 56026 56027 question first answered 11/06/2020 06:52:22 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4413 label Biography information for Kirsten Oswald

1201151

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Loans: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure that future lending decisions are not affected by payment holidays that have been taken during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
tabling member printed	Drew Hendry
uin	56043
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises the important role payment holidays play in providing temporary support to consumers through this period and continues to work closely with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to support consumers facing financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.</p><p> </p><p>Lenders must act responsibly when deciding whether and how much credit to issue. This includes assessing consumers’ ability to repay. The information on a consumer’s credit file is an important part of this assessment. FCA guidance makes clear that, during a payment holiday, accounts should be recorded to ensure the consumers’ current credit data position is maintained or frozen for the duration of the payment holiday period. The Government expects that this should not impact on a consumer’s credit file.</p><p> </p><p>Consumers should speak to their lender about their options when coming to the end of their payment holiday.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 15/06/2020 08:54:12 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4467 label Biography information for Drew Hendry

1201163

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Aviation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to support the airlines to retain staff after the closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
tabling member constituency	Luton North
tabling member printed	Sarah Owen
uin	56181
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 answer text <p>Some firms will be affected by coronavirus for longer than others, and the Government will seek to support these firms appropriately. It would be challenging to target the CJRS to specific sectors in a fair and deliverable way, and it may not be the case that this is the most effective or sensible way to provide longer term support for those sectors most affected by coronavirus. The government will continue to engage with businesses and representative groups with the aim of ensuring that support provided is right for these sectors and for the economy as a whole.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 11/06/2020 13:26:14 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	4777 label Biography information for Sarah Owen

1201171

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Local Government: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many and which local authorities have furloughed workers to date; and how many workers have been furloughed by each of those local authorities.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	55864
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 answer text <p>It is not possible to provide an answer in the time available.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/06/2020 06:55:28 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1201173

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether it will be mandatory or voluntary for employers to pay contributions into the furlough scheme when the Government reduces its 80 per cent contribution.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	55866
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 answer text <p>Employer contributions will be mandatory from August for those who opt to access the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>In June and July, the Government will pay 80% of wages up to a cap of £2,500 as well as employer National Insurance Contributions (ER NICS) and pension contributions for the hours the employee does not work. Employers will have to pay employees for the hours they work.</p><p> </p><p>In August, the Government will pay 80% of wages up to a cap of £2,500 and employers will pay ER NICs and pension contributions for the hours the employee does not work.</p><p> </p><p>In September, the Government will pay 70% of wages up to a cap of £2,187.50 for the hours the employee does not work. Employers will pay ER NICs and pension contributions and 10% of wages to make up the 80% total, up to a cap of £2,500.</p><p> </p><p>In October, the Government will pay 60% of wages up to a cap of £1,875 for the hours the employee does not work. Employers will pay ER NICs and pension contributions and 20% of wages to make up the 80% total, up to a cap of £2,500.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/06/2020 06:59:04 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1201190

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Self-employment Income Support Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he will take in cases where a person has successfully claimed through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme but then does not continue to trade after their grant has been awarded.
tabling member constituency	Barking
tabling member printed	Dame Margaret Hodge
uin	55842
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 answer text <p>HMRC published for technical consultation draft legislation on the taxation of coronavirus support payments on Friday 29 May 2020. The technical consultation will run for a period of two weeks, closing on 12 June 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The provisions provide HMRC with compliance and enforcement powers in relation to the schemes administered by HMRC. These include powers to check and recover any amount of a grant payment that the recipient is not entitled to. In cases where HMRC can demonstrate there has been deliberate non-compliance they will have the power to issue a penalty.</p><p> </p><p>The technical consultation can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-legislation-taxation-of-coronavirus-covid-19-support-payments" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-legislation-taxation-of-coronavirus-covid-19-support-payments</a>.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/06/2020 07:02:08 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	140 label Biography information for Dame Margaret Hodge

1201220

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that people who (a) are shielding, (b) live with people who are shielding and (c) are clinically vulnerable but are not shielding are offered furlough during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
uin	56079
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2020 answer text <p>Employees who are unable to work because they are shielding in line with public health guidance, or who need to stay home with someone who is shielding, can be furloughed under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Those who are clinically vulnerable but not shielding are eligible for furlough on the same grounds as other employees. Any decision to access the CJRS is at the employer’s discretion.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 55686 question first answered 12/06/2020 13:15:52 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft