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1006098

	registered interest
	date	13/11/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Private Finance Initiative
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his Department's definition is of privately financed in relation to infrastructure projects.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
	uin	190874
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2018 answer text <p>Private finance is a way to deliver infrastructure projects in which the private sector invests equity and/or lends in order to facilitate the development, delivery, and/or operation of a project, asset or entity with the expectation of earning a return on the investment.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 19/11/2018 13:38:37 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

1006884

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Heathrow Airport: Railways
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what level of capital funding he plans to allocate for the delivery of improvements to rail access related to the expansion of Heathrow Airport.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
	uin	191406
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2018 answer text <p>The Government’s position in relation to funding Surface Access at airports is set out in the 2013 Aviation Policy Framework and reiterated in the Airports National Policy Statement which was designated in June 2018. Where a scheme is not solely required to deliver airport capacity and has a wider range of beneficiaries, the Government, along with relevant stakeholders, will consider the need for a public funding contribution alongside an appropriate contribution from the airport on a case by case basis. The Government is supporting Heathrow Surface Access schemes subject to the development of a satisfactory business case and the agreement of acceptable terms with the Heathrow aviation industry.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 19/11/2018 13:29:30 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

931564

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tax Avoidance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what impact assessment his Department has conducted on the effect of the 2019 Loan Charge on (a) the economy and (b) public services.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
	uin	157728
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text <p>The charge on disguised remuneration loans is targeted at artificial avoidance schemes where earnings were paid in the form of loans, which are never intended to be repaid, made by a third party, which is often based offshore (“disguised remuneration” schemes).</p><p> </p><p>It is unfair to ordinary taxpayers to let anybody benefit from contrived tax avoidance of this sort, and that is why this Government has taken action to ensure that everybody pays the taxes they owe.</p><p> </p><p>The charge on DR loans is specifically targeted at these avoidance schemes and is not expected to have any significant impacts on the economy or public services.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that the charge on DR loans will have a significant impact on some people who have used DR schemes. HMRC wants to help people put things right. It is actively encouraging anybody who is worried about being able to pay what they owe to get in touch with them as soon as possible. HMRC will consider all personal circumstances to agree a manageable and sustainable payment plan wherever possible.</p><p> </p><p>Further information on the impacts of the policy can be found in the ‘Disguised remuneration: further update’ policy paper published on 22 November 2017: www.gov.uk/government/publications/disguised-remuneration-further-update/disguised-remuneration-further-update.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride grouped question UIN 157729 question first answered 02/07/2018 16:14:52 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

931565

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tax Avoidance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the 2019 Loan Charge on the (a) mental health and (b) livelihoods of people affected by that Charge.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
	uin	157729
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text <p>The charge on disguised remuneration loans is targeted at artificial avoidance schemes where earnings were paid in the form of loans, which are never intended to be repaid, made by a third party, which is often based offshore (“disguised remuneration” schemes).</p><p> </p><p>It is unfair to ordinary taxpayers to let anybody benefit from contrived tax avoidance of this sort, and that is why this Government has taken action to ensure that everybody pays the taxes they owe.</p><p> </p><p>The charge on DR loans is specifically targeted at these avoidance schemes and is not expected to have any significant impacts on the economy or public services.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that the charge on DR loans will have a significant impact on some people who have used DR schemes. HMRC wants to help people put things right. It is actively encouraging anybody who is worried about being able to pay what they owe to get in touch with them as soon as possible. HMRC will consider all personal circumstances to agree a manageable and sustainable payment plan wherever possible.</p><p> </p><p>Further information on the impacts of the policy can be found in the ‘Disguised remuneration: further update’ policy paper published on 22 November 2017: www.gov.uk/government/publications/disguised-remuneration-further-update/disguised-remuneration-further-update.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride grouped question UIN 157728 question first answered 02/07/2018 16:14:52 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

1000267

	registered interest
	date	02/11/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Bank Notes
	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 Governor of the Bank of England on the person who will be represented on the new £50 note.
	tabling member constituency	Ilford North
	tabling member printed	Wes Streeting
	uin	187380
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2018 answer text <p>The Bank of England is responsible for the design, production, issue and distribution of bank notes. On 2 November 2018, the Governor of the Bank of England announced that the design of the new £50 note will celebrate the UK’s contribution to science. Members of the public have until 14 December to nominate a historical character who has contributed to science and influenced UK society to feature on the note.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 12/11/2018 17:50:24 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4504 label Biography information for Wes Streeting

940115

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what involvement the UK has with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
	tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
	uin	HL9530
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2018 answer text <p>The UK became a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2015, with a 3.18% shareholding, representing a capital contribution of $3.05 billion (of which 20% will be paid-in over five years, and 80% is callable).</p><p> </p><p>The Chancellor of the Exchequer represents the UK at the AIIB Board of Governors. The UK also holds one of the 12 seats on the AIIB Board of Directors, representing the Wider Europe Constituency (Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK).</p><p> </p><p>The UK is an active and committed shareholder of the Bank, in pursuit of the UK’s objectives of supporting economic growth in Asia, deepening economic ties globally, supporting the development of international financial institutions, and creating opportunities for British businesses.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 25/07/2018 13:23:58 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

947642

	registered interest
	date	24/07/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Financial Services
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to advance the UK’s position as an international financial centre.
	tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
	uin	HL9898
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/08/2018 answer text <p>The UK is home to the world’s preeminent financial centre and the government is committed to maintaining and enhancing this position. In addition to our natural advantages, such as a central time zone and the English language, we have strengths across all the major sectors – banking, asset management, and insurance – alongside a globally respected regulatory system, and world-class legal and professional services.</p><p> </p><p>As the Chancellor of the Exchequer set out in his Mansion House speech in June, the government has a long-term vision for the future of UK financial services, based on ensuring the continued innovation, resilience, and openness of the sector. This includes strengthening the UK’s already world-leading positions in the markets of the future, whether in Fintech, green and sustainable finance, or rupee and renminbi products.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 02/08/2018 12:10:45 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

999770

	registered interest
	date	01/11/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Taxation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they anticipate that current Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development rules relating to tax residency will be adhered to following Brexit.
	tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
	uin	HL11215
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2018 answer text <p>The UK will continue to adhere to the OECD’s tax standards after Brexit. These include the provisions relating to residence in the OECD model treaty.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 15/11/2018 17:22:05 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

943411

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Data Protection
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether HMRC is able to access UK citizens' bank accounts and other personal data without their permission and without judicial oversight.
	tabling member printed	Viscount Thurso
	uin	HL9622
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2018 answer text <p>Under longstanding powers HMRC can require banks and building societies to provide data on interest paid to, or collected on behalf of, their customers, without the customer’s permission or judicial approval.</p><p> </p><p>With the approval of the taxpayer or the First Tier Tribunal, HMRC can require additional information from banks about a specific taxpayer that is reasonably required to check the taxpayer’s tax position. These data and information gathering powers, some of which have been in continual use since their introduction at the end of the eighteenth century, are regularly reviewed.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 31/07/2018 11:58:02 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	1399 label Biography information for Viscount Thurso

986441

	registered interest
	date	12/10/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Insurance Premium Tax: Public Sector
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effect of Insurance Premium Tax on public sector organisations.
	tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
	tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
	uin	178517
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2018 answer text <p>The Government regularly keeps all taxes under review. This includes Insurance Premium Tax.</p><p> </p><p>Insurance Premium Tax is a tax paid by insurers on all general insurance premiums. It is therefore up to them whether to pass on this cost to consumers, including public sector organisations.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 22/10/2018 16:24:57 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft