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1260519

registered interest
date	11/12/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Self-employment Income Support Scheme: Construction
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will (a) instruct HMRC to use the Construction Insurance Scheme records they hold to verify the employment status of people in the construction industry who became self-employed in the 2019-20 financial year and (b) permit those people to make a claim under the Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	128699
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2020 answer text <p>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) monthly returns would not be an appropriate basis for claims under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). CIS monthly returns do not show a subcontractor’s profits for the year. The subcontractor needs to complete an annual Income Tax Self-Assessment return to report their expenses and claim capital allowances.</p><p> </p><p>The practical issues that prevented the Government from being able to include the newly self-employed in 2019-20 in the original SEISS, namely that HMRC did not have access to their self-assessment returns in order to verify their eligibility, still remain.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has provided a substantial economic response to the pandemic that is one of the most generous in the world, supporting families, businesses and the most vulnerable through a package worth over £280 billion.</p><p> </p><p>Those ineligible for the SEISS may still be eligible for other elements of the package, including tax deferrals, rental support, self-isolation support payments and other business support grants.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 16/12/2020 10:17:14 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1260522

registered interest
date	11/12/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Customs: ICT
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December 2020 to Question 124786 on Customs: ICT, for what reason the C1800 CHIEF badge application forms are not accessible on the Gov.uk website; when they will be available on that website; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	128698
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2020 answer text <p>The C1800 file is accessible through the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/import-and-export-request-for-chief-access-c1800" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/import-and-export-request-for-chief-access-c1800</a>.</p><p>In order to open the form using this link the customer must download Adobe Reader, which is a free application. It is not possible to open the C1800 form in an internet browser.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 16/12/2020 10:19:41 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1260532

registered interest
date	11/12/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Local Government: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when Government grants to support local areas will made to those local authorities that went into Tier 3 prior to the November 2020 covid-19 lockdown.
tabling member constituency	Preston
tabling member printed	Sir Mark Hendrick
uin	128628
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2020 answer text <p>Backdated payments for those areas which entered Tier 3 prior to 5<sup>th</sup> November will be made in the week commencing 14<sup>th</sup> December. A total of £6.5m will be paid to relevant Local Authorities. This funding will enable those Local Authorities to make payments of up to £1,500 per two weeks that businesses were closed under the previous Tier 3 restrictions.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 15/12/2020 15:46:00 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	473 label Biography information for Sir Mark Hendrick

1260559

registered interest
date	11/12/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Stratford
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 29 November 2017 to Question 115096 on Revenue and Customs: Disability, what recent assessment has he made of whether HMRC’s Regional Centre at 14 Westfield Avenue, Stratford, London E20 (a) meets and (b) exceeds the 2009 British Standard 8300.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Ms Lyn Brown
uin	128647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2020 answer text <p>HMRC’s Stratford Regional Centre meets building regulations required by law. However, HMRC have decided to go further than this and have additional reasonable work planned beyond BS8300 2009, in relation to the updated 2018 edition of BS8300.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to this HMRC are working with the Construction Industry Council to ensure its inclusive design approach is further recognised at a project level.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC are working closely with their colleagues and specialist consultants in order to ensure any specific requirements in terms of parking, drop off and building evacuation support are met, in line with both legal requirements and those of BS8300 2009. HMRC have arranged for sufficient car parking which meets their obligation under BS8300 2009.</p><p> </p><p>BS8300 2009 notes that “lifts not designed for evacuation can be used for evacuation in certain circumstances, provided that a fire risk assessment has evaluated that the lift is able to function as an evacuation lift”. HMRC have obtained the London Fire Brigade and the Building Control Officer’s agreement to use both firefighting lifts for evacuation on the above basis.</p><p> </p><p>BS8300 2009 also notes that a drop off point should be covered “where feasible”. HMRC have arranged for the provision of a drop off/setting down point at the front of the building.</p><p> </p><p>Assessments are being undertaken by HMRC for the delivery of inclusive designs including relating to BS8300 2009. A final assessment of the fit out will be completed in line with standard Practical Completion protocols in advance of HMRC taking on the lease agreement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 128648 128649 128650 128651 question first answered 18/12/2020 11:26:53 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1260562

registered interest
date	11/12/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Stratford
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 29 November 2017 to Question 115096 on Revenue and Customs: Disability, what steps HMRC to to help ensure the design of its Regional Centre at 14 Westfield Avenue, Stratford, London E20 met the 2009 British Standard 8300 in full.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Ms Lyn Brown
uin	128648
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2020 answer text <p>HMRC’s Stratford Regional Centre meets building regulations required by law. However, HMRC have decided to go further than this and have additional reasonable work planned beyond BS8300 2009, in relation to the updated 2018 edition of BS8300.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to this HMRC are working with the Construction Industry Council to ensure its inclusive design approach is further recognised at a project level.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC are working closely with their colleagues and specialist consultants in order to ensure any specific requirements in terms of parking, drop off and building evacuation support are met, in line with both legal requirements and those of BS8300 2009. HMRC have arranged for sufficient car parking which meets their obligation under BS8300 2009.</p><p> </p><p>BS8300 2009 notes that “lifts not designed for evacuation can be used for evacuation in certain circumstances, provided that a fire risk assessment has evaluated that the lift is able to function as an evacuation lift”. HMRC have obtained the London Fire Brigade and the Building Control Officer’s agreement to use both firefighting lifts for evacuation on the above basis.</p><p> </p><p>BS8300 2009 also notes that a drop off point should be covered “where feasible”. HMRC have arranged for the provision of a drop off/setting down point at the front of the building.</p><p> </p><p>Assessments are being undertaken by HMRC for the delivery of inclusive designs including relating to BS8300 2009. A final assessment of the fit out will be completed in line with standard Practical Completion protocols in advance of HMRC taking on the lease agreement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 128647 128649 128650 128651 question first answered 18/12/2020 11:26:53 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1260563

registered interest
date	11/12/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Stratford
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 29 November 2017 to Question 115096 on Revenue and Customs: Disability, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the number of evacuation lifts at HMRC’s Regional Centre at 14 Westfield Avenue, Stratford, London E20 in providing for evacuation of staff and visitors in accordance with the 2009 British Standard 8300.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Ms Lyn Brown
uin	128649
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2020 answer text <p>HMRC’s Stratford Regional Centre meets building regulations required by law. However, HMRC have decided to go further than this and have additional reasonable work planned beyond BS8300 2009, in relation to the updated 2018 edition of BS8300.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to this HMRC are working with the Construction Industry Council to ensure its inclusive design approach is further recognised at a project level.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC are working closely with their colleagues and specialist consultants in order to ensure any specific requirements in terms of parking, drop off and building evacuation support are met, in line with both legal requirements and those of BS8300 2009. HMRC have arranged for sufficient car parking which meets their obligation under BS8300 2009.</p><p> </p><p>BS8300 2009 notes that “lifts not designed for evacuation can be used for evacuation in certain circumstances, provided that a fire risk assessment has evaluated that the lift is able to function as an evacuation lift”. HMRC have obtained the London Fire Brigade and the Building Control Officer’s agreement to use both firefighting lifts for evacuation on the above basis.</p><p> </p><p>BS8300 2009 also notes that a drop off point should be covered “where feasible”. HMRC have arranged for the provision of a drop off/setting down point at the front of the building.</p><p> </p><p>Assessments are being undertaken by HMRC for the delivery of inclusive designs including relating to BS8300 2009. A final assessment of the fit out will be completed in line with standard Practical Completion protocols in advance of HMRC taking on the lease agreement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 128647 128648 128650 128651 question first answered 18/12/2020 11:26:54 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1260564

registered interest
date	11/12/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Stratford
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 29 November 2017 to Question 115096 on Revenue and Customs: Disability, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of provision of accessible car parking for disabled staff and visitors at HMRC’s Regional Centre at 14 Westfield Avenue, Stratford, London E20 in meeting the requirements of the 2009 British Standard 8300.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Ms Lyn Brown
uin	128650
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2020 answer text <p>HMRC’s Stratford Regional Centre meets building regulations required by law. However, HMRC have decided to go further than this and have additional reasonable work planned beyond BS8300 2009, in relation to the updated 2018 edition of BS8300.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to this HMRC are working with the Construction Industry Council to ensure its inclusive design approach is further recognised at a project level.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC are working closely with their colleagues and specialist consultants in order to ensure any specific requirements in terms of parking, drop off and building evacuation support are met, in line with both legal requirements and those of BS8300 2009. HMRC have arranged for sufficient car parking which meets their obligation under BS8300 2009.</p><p> </p><p>BS8300 2009 notes that “lifts not designed for evacuation can be used for evacuation in certain circumstances, provided that a fire risk assessment has evaluated that the lift is able to function as an evacuation lift”. HMRC have obtained the London Fire Brigade and the Building Control Officer’s agreement to use both firefighting lifts for evacuation on the above basis.</p><p> </p><p>BS8300 2009 also notes that a drop off point should be covered “where feasible”. HMRC have arranged for the provision of a drop off/setting down point at the front of the building.</p><p> </p><p>Assessments are being undertaken by HMRC for the delivery of inclusive designs including relating to BS8300 2009. A final assessment of the fit out will be completed in line with standard Practical Completion protocols in advance of HMRC taking on the lease agreement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 128647 128648 128649 128651 question first answered 18/12/2020 11:26:54 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1260565

registered interest
date	11/12/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Stratford
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 29 November 2017 to Question 115096 on Revenue and Customs: Disability, whether HMRC’s Regional Centre at 14 Westfield Avenue, Stratford, London E20 will have a covered setting-down point in accordance with clause 4 of the 2009 British Standard 8300.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Ms Lyn Brown
uin	128651
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2020 answer text <p>HMRC’s Stratford Regional Centre meets building regulations required by law. However, HMRC have decided to go further than this and have additional reasonable work planned beyond BS8300 2009, in relation to the updated 2018 edition of BS8300.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to this HMRC are working with the Construction Industry Council to ensure its inclusive design approach is further recognised at a project level.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC are working closely with their colleagues and specialist consultants in order to ensure any specific requirements in terms of parking, drop off and building evacuation support are met, in line with both legal requirements and those of BS8300 2009. HMRC have arranged for sufficient car parking which meets their obligation under BS8300 2009.</p><p> </p><p>BS8300 2009 notes that “lifts not designed for evacuation can be used for evacuation in certain circumstances, provided that a fire risk assessment has evaluated that the lift is able to function as an evacuation lift”. HMRC have obtained the London Fire Brigade and the Building Control Officer’s agreement to use both firefighting lifts for evacuation on the above basis.</p><p> </p><p>BS8300 2009 also notes that a drop off point should be covered “where feasible”. HMRC have arranged for the provision of a drop off/setting down point at the front of the building.</p><p> </p><p>Assessments are being undertaken by HMRC for the delivery of inclusive designs including relating to BS8300 2009. A final assessment of the fit out will be completed in line with standard Practical Completion protocols in advance of HMRC taking on the lease agreement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 128647 128648 128649 128650 question first answered 18/12/2020 11:26:54 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1260136

registered interest
date	10/12/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
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 lenders extend the repayment period for Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans from six to 10 years in the event that such requests are made by borrowers.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	128202
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2020 answer text <p>As part of the Winter Economy Plan, the Chancellor announced our intention to allow lenders to extend the repayment period for CBILS loans where this is needed, to a maximum of 10 years. Since then, we have worked at pace alongside BEIS and the British Business Bank to implement this policy, in line with EU State Aid rules. I can confirm that the British Business Bank has now begun updating scheme documentation with lenders to allow for the extension of a CBILS facility in this way – this process is expected to complete shortly.</p><p> </p><p>I should be clear that CBILS term extensions will be offered at the discretion of lenders, unlike the “Pay As You Grow” options for Bounce Back loans. Extensions will be limited to those borrowers that lenders assess are in difficulty and will benefit from the extension, and only for the duration required, meaning that lenders may offer an extension to 7 years, for example, rather than the maximum 10 years allowed.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 17/12/2020 13:30:03 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1260171

registered interest
date	10/12/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Customs Intermediaries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office's oral contribution of 9 December 2020, Official Report, column 852, and the letter of the hon. Member for Leeds West of 3 December 2020, how many of the 50,000 customs agents needed for the end of the transition period are ready to begin their duties on 1 January 2021.
tabling member constituency	Leeds West
tabling member printed	Rachel Reeves
uin	128136
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2020 answer text <p>HMRC’s focus has been on capacity to make declarations, rather than the number of staff employed. This is because the sector is varied and made up of a number of different business models including specific customs brokers, freight forwarders and fast parcel operators. All of these require varied numbers of staff to complete declarations and to provide their services.</p><p>Many in the sector have innovated and brought in IT solutions to reduce the numbers of staff they require. The Government has helped them to do this by making over £80 million of support available, including flexible grants that can be used for IT and training, as well as recruitment; depending on the needs of their business.</p><p>The findings from recently published Ipsos MORI research set out that the sector expects to be able to complete 76-119 million additional declarations by the end of the transition period. This aligns with HMRC’s estimate that intermediaries will need to facilitate c.94m EU declarations per year at that point.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 15/12/2020 10:46:40 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4031 label Biography information for Rachel Reeves