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1137730

	registered interest
	date	09/07/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tobacco: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will ensure that economic operators who are unable to comply with the Tobacco Products (Traceability and Security Features) Regulations 2019 due to software issues will not be penalised.
	tabling member constituency	Swansea East
	tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
	uin	275233
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>The Tobacco Products (Traceability and Security Features) Regulations 2019 require the movement of tobacco products to be recorded by economic operators through the supply chain.</p><p>Tobacco manufacturers are required to provide economic operators with the software necessary to record movements.</p><p> </p><p>If an economic operator is unable to comply with the Regulations due to software issues, HM Revenue &amp; Customs will consider what action to take on a case-by-case basis according to the facts of the particular case.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 17/07/2019 12:41:17 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

1109951

	registered interest
	date	05/04/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tobacco: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate his Department has made of the cost to wholesalers of the new Track and Trace system on tobacco products; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Swansea East
	tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
	uin	241463
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/04/2019 answer text <p>HMRC has not made its own estimate of the cost to wholesalers of the tobacco track and trace system. The EU commission carried out several consultations during the development of this policy, and published an Impact Assessment covering the EU implementing legislation on 15 December 2017. It remains an accurate summary of the impacts of the new track and trace system on tobacco products.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 12/04/2019 12:59:37 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

1109953

	registered interest
	date	05/04/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tobacco: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC will take to (a) enforce the regulations within the Tobacco Track and Trace scheme past 20 May 2019 and (b) ensure that business have adequate time to register for Economic Operator identifier codes.
	tabling member constituency	Swansea East
	tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
	uin	241465
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/04/2019 answer text <p>The Tobacco Products (Traceability and Security Features) Regulations 2019 include sanctions for non-compliance with the track and trace scheme. This includes the power to seize non-compliant tobacco products and deactivate an Economic Operator’s ID Code.</p><p> </p><p>From 20 May 2019, businesses will be unable to legally buy or sell tobacco products without a valid ID Code. These sanctions will help protect legitimate business from rogue operators selling illicit tobacco products.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC recognises that businesses will need time to become familiar with the new arrangements. During the 12-month sell through period, HMRC will support businesses to understand their obligations, and engage with other enforcement agencies, including Border Force and Trading Standards, to ensure effective and proportionate enforcement of the regulations.</p><p> </p><p>De La Rue (the UK’s appointed ID issuer) published details of the registration process and general guidance on 25 March 2019. The registration process will open on 23 April for manufacturers and large retailers, and on 30 April for all other businesses. This will help to stagger the registration process and facilitate the registration of businesses by the deadline of 20 May 2019.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 12/04/2019 13:07:13 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

1088509

	registered interest
	date	13/03/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tobacco: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when HMRC plans to publish details of the process for retailers to apply for their (a) economic identifier and (b) facilities identifier codes for the Tobacco Track and Trace system; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
	tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
	uin	231980
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2019 answer text <p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs has appointed De La Rue as the UK’s ID Issuer for the tobacco track and trace system, which comes into effect on 20 May 2019. De La Rue will publish details of the registration process for retailers before that.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 20/03/2019 11:33:13 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

1088510

	registered interest
	date	13/03/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tobacco: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will extend by 12 months the implementation date of 20 May 2019 for the Tobacco Track and Trace system; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
	tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
	uin	231981
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2019 answer text <p>The government remains committed to implementing the tobacco track and trace system and it remains on track to do so by 20 May 2019. It has no plans to delay the implementation.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 20/03/2019 11:38:13 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

1038449

	registered interest
	date	09/01/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tobacco: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department (a) is taking to implement track and trace in plain packaging and (b) plans to take to ensure track and trace provides maximum (i) traceability and (ii) revenue collection.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	206871
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2019 answer text <p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) has conducted a competitive tendering exercise to appoint an independent ID issuer who will be responsible for the issue of unique tracking codes and operator identifiers. The tender documentation specified that bids must comply with the EU Tobacco Products Directive and Implementing Regulations. This will enable traceability from the point of manufacture or importation to the first retail outlet, and ensures independence from the tobacco industry. Details of the successful bidder will be announced as soon as the contractual arrangements are finalised.</p><p> </p><p>The track and trace system is not a revenue collection system, however when used alongside existing controls it will help enforcement officers identify non duty paid tobacco products and take action against those responsible.</p><p> </p><p>The implementing legislation for the EU Directive specifies strict and comprehensive criteria by which independence from the tobacco industry is determined. This criteria has been, and will continue to be met at all times. While HMRC has no plans to publish representations made by the tobacco industry as they may contain taxpayer or commercially sensitive information, details of meetings between HMRC officials and the tobacco industry are published on gov.uk. This includes meetings to discuss points of detail on the track and trace system, such as the specific placement of the unique ID codes on the packs.</p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-revenue-customs-officials-meetings-with-tobacco-stakeholders" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-revenue-customs-officials-meetings-with-tobacco-stakeholders</a> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 206872 question first answered 14/01/2019 10:32:49 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

1038451

	registered interest
	date	09/01/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tobacco: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 11 October 2018 to Question 176456 on Tobacco: Smuggling, if his Department will publish the details of representations made by the tobacco industry on the issue of the implementation of the tobacco track and trace system.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	206872
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2019 answer text <p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) has conducted a competitive tendering exercise to appoint an independent ID issuer who will be responsible for the issue of unique tracking codes and operator identifiers. The tender documentation specified that bids must comply with the EU Tobacco Products Directive and Implementing Regulations. This will enable traceability from the point of manufacture or importation to the first retail outlet, and ensures independence from the tobacco industry. Details of the successful bidder will be announced as soon as the contractual arrangements are finalised.</p><p> </p><p>The track and trace system is not a revenue collection system, however when used alongside existing controls it will help enforcement officers identify non duty paid tobacco products and take action against those responsible.</p><p> </p><p>The implementing legislation for the EU Directive specifies strict and comprehensive criteria by which independence from the tobacco industry is determined. This criteria has been, and will continue to be met at all times. While HMRC has no plans to publish representations made by the tobacco industry as they may contain taxpayer or commercially sensitive information, details of meetings between HMRC officials and the tobacco industry are published on gov.uk. This includes meetings to discuss points of detail on the track and trace system, such as the specific placement of the unique ID codes on the packs.</p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-revenue-customs-officials-meetings-with-tobacco-stakeholders" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-revenue-customs-officials-meetings-with-tobacco-stakeholders</a> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 206871 question first answered 14/01/2019 10:32:49 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

1038452

	registered interest
	date	09/01/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tobacco: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the maintenance of the UK’s position as an international leader in illicit tobacco control after the UK leaves the EU; and what plans he has to implement the provisions of the WHO FCTC Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	206873
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2019 answer text <p>The government recognises that the trade in illicit tobacco is a global problem that requires a global solution. On 27 June 2018, the UK ratified the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Protocol, an important international agreement that promotes a framework of regulation and cooperation to tackle the illicit trade.</p><p> </p><p>The government remains fully committed to the Protocol and to working with other Parties, including the EU Commission, to ensure its global implementation. HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) will continue to take an active role supporting the FCTC Secretariat’s work programme, sharing expertise and supporting other Parties work towards implementation.</p><p> </p><p>Parliament passed legislation to implement all compulsory elements of the Protocol prior to the UK’s ratification. A track and trace system, as required by Article 8 of the Protocol, is being introduced under requirements of the Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, HMRC continues to maintain its worldwide network of Fiscal Crime Liaison Officers (FCLOs), who work with overseas authorities to tackle tobacco smuggling. They particularly focus on facilitating upstream seizures of illicit tobacco destined for the UK and remain an integral part of HMRC’s anti-illicit strategy.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 14/01/2019 10:48:29 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

982861

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tobacco: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 6 September 2018 to Question 169565 on tobacco: smuggling, what representations his Department has received from the tobacco industry on delivery of a UK tobacco product track and trace system; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure the UK's final track and trace system will be compliant with the WHO FCTC Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products requirement for parties not to delegate any of their obligations to the tobacco industry.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	176456
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs has received a number of representations from the tobacco industry and others about the implementation of a track and trace system.</p><p> </p><p>As I set out in my previous answer, the government is committed to meeting the requirements for independence from the tobacco industry as per Article 8 of the WHO FCTC Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products.</p><p> </p><p>The track and trace system will be implemented under the EU Tobacco Products Directive. The implementing legislation for the Directive specifies strict and comprehensive criteria by which independence from the tobacco industry is determined. Providers of the track and trace system will need to demonstrate to HM Revenue &amp; Customs that they satisfy this criteria both before and during the period they provide the services required as a condition of holding the respective contracts. Companies providing track and trace data repositories for the tobacco industry must also be approved as independent of the tobacco industry by the European Commission.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 11/10/2018 16:04:59 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

982862

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tobacco: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 6 September 2018 to Question 169565 on tobacco: smuggling, when HMRC plans to make a decision on security features for UK tobacco packaging as required by the EU Tobacco Products Directive; and how new track and trace requirements will be integrated with requirements for standardised tobacco packaging.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	176457
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p>On 20 September, HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) published the security features that will be required on all unit packs of cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco manufactured in, or imported into the UK, under the Tobacco Products Directive.</p><p> </p><p>A tendering exercise for the ID issuer is currently underway and the full technical details of the track and trace requirements will be finalised once the ID issuer is in place. Compatibility with the requirements for standardised tobacco packaging is a key consideration in this work.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 11/10/2018 16:09:16 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day