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1605510

	registered interest
	date	20/03/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	3D Printing: Capital Allowances
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether investments in 3D printers qualify for full expensing as part of the capital allowances scheme announced in the Spring Budget 2023, HC1183.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	169278
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2023 answer text <p>Full expensing is available for qualifying expenditure on main rate plant or machinery incurred on or after 1 April 2023 but before 1 April 2026 subject to certain conditions. A 3D printer is a machine so it would be eligible for full expensing provided the other conditions are met. For example, the expenditure must be incurred by a company within the charge to corporation tax, the plant or machinery must be new, and must not be bought to lease to someone else. More details on the conditions for full expensing are available at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-expensing" target="_blank"><em>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-expensing</em></a><em>.</em></p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 27/03/2023 09:08:02 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1547024

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Aberdeen Airport: Income
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of annual revenue made by Aberdeen Airport is non-aeronautical revenue; and if he will make an assessment of the potential effect of introducing duty-free stores on arrival on that level of revenue.
	tabling member constituency	Gordon
	tabling member printed	Richard Thomson
	uin	100019
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2022 answer text <p>Duty-free on arrival, which would apply to inbound passengers, would impose additional pressure on the public finances, to which excise duty makes a significant contribution. Any loss in tax revenue would have to be balanced by a reduction in public spending, increased borrowing or increased taxation elsewhere.</p><p> </p><p>Although there are no plans to introduce such a scheme, the government keeps all taxes under review.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge grouped question UIN 100018 100020 100021 question first answered 08/12/2022 15:13:13 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
	tabling member	4796 label Biography information for Richard Thomson

1583329

	registered interest
	date	02/02/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Accident and Emergency Departments: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on funding for implementation of the Delivery plan for recovering urgent and emergency care services published on 30 January 2023; and whether additional funding will be allocated for implementation of the plan.
	tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
	tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
	uin	138417
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2023 answer text <p>The Delivery plan for recovering urgent and emergency care services sets out the NHS’ plan for one of the fastest and longest sustained improvements in emergency waiting times in its history. It is backed by dedicated funding of £1 billion towards 5,000 new beds, 800 new ambulances. It also details £150 million to build 150 new facilities to support mental health in the acute setting, and £1.6 billion of additional social care discharge funding over 23/24 and 24/25. The Treasury has been closely involved in the development of the plan in the usual way.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 09/02/2023 14:54:31 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1605878

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Actuaries: Regulation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason he proposes that the new Audit Regulation and Governance Authority will regulate non-public interest actuarial work.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Sir Stephen Timms
	uin	170528
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2023 answer text <p>As set out in the Government’s May 2022 response to its White Paper consultation, <em>Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance, </em>the Government intends that the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA) will regulate public interest actuarial work. These activities have the most significant adverse consequences if not carried out and completed to an appropriate standard.</p><p> </p><p>For non-public interest actuarial work, ARGA will have powers to set technical standards, but will not have monitoring or enforcement powers.</p><p> </p><p>This approach maintains the status quo in respect of non-public interest actuarial work, as the Financial Reporting Council currently sets technical actuarial standards. It will also deliver a broader strengthening of the actuarial regime, as recommended in Sir John Kingman’s independent review.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 24/03/2023 13:26:48 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1579528

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Actuaries: Regulation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to (a) bring forward and (b) consult on legislative proposals on the oversight and regulation of the actuarial profession during this parliamentary session.
	tabling member constituency	Hazel Grove
	tabling member printed	Mr William Wragg
	uin	129847
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2023 answer text <p>The Government’s response to its White Paper consultation on its reform proposals was published on 31 May 2022. The Government has committed to legislating when Parliamentary time allows.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Prior to issuing its response to the White Paper consultation, the Government consulted extensively on its proposals to reform the oversight and regulation of the actuarial profession, including holding discussions with a range of actuarial stakeholders. The Government will continue to engage with actuarial stakeholders.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 26/01/2023 15:57:58 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
	tabling member	4429 label Biography information for Mr William Wragg

1600088

	registered interest
	date	28/02/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Advanced Research and Invention Agency: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Supplementary Estimates 2022-23 published by his Department on 21 February 2023, whether the unused funding for the Advanced Research and Invention Agency will be made available in the 2023-24 financial year.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	155116
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2023 answer text <p>The unused funding for the Advanced Research and Invention Agency in 2022-23 will be made available to ARIA in the 2023-24 financial year.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 03/03/2023 12:18:07 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1606022

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Affordable Housing: Construction
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps he is taking to support the building of more affordable housing.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	170665
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/03/2023 answer text <p>The government is committed to delivering social and affordable housing and is investing £11.5 billion in the Affordable Homes Programme from 2021 to 2026. This is the largest investment in affordable housing in a decade and includes investment in supported housing, social and affordable rent and shared ownership. In addition to support local authorities to deliver council housing, in March 2021 the government announced a package of reforms to give councils more freedom in how they can spend the money they receive from Right to Buy sales on replacement homes; and at Spring Budget 2023 we announced a discounted Public Works Loan Board borrowing rate for Housing Revenue Accounts.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 170664 question first answered 28/03/2023 14:12:36 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1657630

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Africa: Debts
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the statement by African Faith Leaders on 8 August calling for a reduction of debt across African countries.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Manchester
	uin	HL9807
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2023 answer text <p>The Government notes the statement by African Faith Leaders and we are working with our G20 partners to ensure swift progress and effective implementation of debt treatments under the Common Framework to deliver a long-term, sustainable approach to dealing with debt vulnerabilities. The Paris Club and the G20 have been clear that private creditors must participate in restructurings on terms at least as favourable as those provided by the official sector.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is also championing greater transparency around sovereign lending and borrowing, which plays an important role in supporting the debt sustainability of developing countries. While adhering to the G20 Operational Guidelines for Sustainable Financing and OECD sustainable lending principles, the UK has also put addressing the nexus between climate and debt at the top of its international agenda through pioneering the use of climate resilient debt clauses (CRDCs).</p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 12/09/2023 13:14:50 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
	tabling member	4878 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Manchester

1547395

	registered interest
	date	01/12/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Aggregates Levy: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of devolving the Aggregates Levy to Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	101034
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2022 answer text <p>The government has committed to keep devolution of the Aggregates Levy to Wales under review. This is with the intention of devolving it in future, subject to the agreement of both governments and legislatures.</p><p> </p><p>Devolution would be subject to cross border impacts being worked through in full, to ensure the best outcome for businesses and consumers on both sides of the border.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 09/12/2022 11:30:36 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

1654200

	registered interest
	date	19/07/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Agricultural Products: UK Internal Trade
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of trader support service declarations on access between the Northern Ireland and Great Britain markets for agricultural products.
	tabling member constituency	East Antrim
	tabling member printed	Sammy Wilson
	uin	194990
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2023 answer text <p>The Windsor Framework will ensure that goods being sold in Northern Ireland will be freed of unnecessary paperwork, checks and duties, using only ordinary commercial information rather than customs processes or complex certification requirements for agri-food.</p><p> </p><p>The Trader Support Service (TSS) is free to use and helps businesses with completing declarations without them needing to engage directly with HMRC systems. The TSS will continue to play an important role in helping businesses moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework, including facilitating the movement of agricultural products. The Movement Assistance Scheme (MAS) is also available, which provides additional financial support for traders moving agricultural products from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 06/09/2023 15:52:50 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	1593 label Biography information for Sammy Wilson