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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-20
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HM Treasury more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
unstar this property hansard heading UK Trade with EU more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the comments made by Robert Chote, Chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility, in the New Statesman on 24 January, that most of the work that trade economists have done shows that the costs of leaving the single market and the customs union are greater than the benefits. more like this
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Lord Birt more like this
star this property uin HL5585 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-03-06more like thismore than 2018-03-06
star this property answer text <p>The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is an independent fiscal institution. Robert Chote’s comments in the New Statesman relate to an OBR judgement set out in their November 2017 Economic and Fiscal Outlook. The Government adopts the OBR’s independent forecasts as the official forecasts for the UK and as such, it would not be appropriate for the Government to comment on Robert Chote’s comments.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-03-06T12:49:28.247Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-06T12:49:28.247Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
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2533
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Birt more like this
845386
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-20
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HM Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Foreign Companies: Japan more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, what assessment they have made of (1) the potential impact on the UK economy if Japanese companies decided to relocate away from the UK following the UK’s exit from the EU, and (2) any comments by the Japanese Ambassador on this issue. more like this
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Lord Birt more like this
star this property uin HL5586 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-03-06more like thismore than 2018-03-06
star this property answer text <p>The United Kingdom and Japan have a strong existing bilateral trade and investment relationship. We have agreed that as the United Kingdom leaves the European Union we will work quickly to establish a new economic partnership between Japan and the UK based on the final terms of the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement. The UK is clear that it wants a smooth and orderly transition to its new relationship with the EU and our key partners, including Japan. The UK welcomes the many high value and high profile Japanese investments in the UK, and will work closely with Japanese business and government to build on these investments in future</p><p> </p><p>The Government is undertaking a wide range of analysis looking at the implications of UK withdrawal from the EU. Our programme of analysis is constantly developing and evolving, and included sectoral analysis.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-03-06T12:54:30.957Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-06T12:54:30.957Z
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1091
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
unstar this property tabling member
2533
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Birt more like this
845411
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-20
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HM Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Metals: VAT more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government why reverse charge VAT has been applied to products such as mobile phones and gold, but not to scrap metal. more like this
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Lord Faulkner of Worcester more like this
star this property uin HL5611 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-03-06more like thismore than 2018-03-06
star this property answer text <p>HMRC uses a wide range of risk assessment and compliance responses to identify and tackle non-compliance. The introduction of a reverse charge can be effective in preventing certain types of VAT fraud. It is used selectively and targeted at the highest risks such as mobile phones and, most recently, telecommunications.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-03-06T13:02:37.197Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-06T13:02:37.197Z
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1091
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
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2472
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Faulkner of Worcester more like this
845412
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-20
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HM Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Metals: VAT more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps HMRC is taking to tackle carousel or missing trader intra-community fraud in the scrap metal sector. more like this
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Lord Faulkner of Worcester more like this
star this property uin HL5612 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-03-06more like thismore than 2018-03-06
star this property answer text <p>HMRC has identified metals as a common commodity used to perpetrate Missing Trader Intra Community (MTIC) fraud and will take all necessary and proportionate steps to tackle it. HMRC is committed to tackling tax fraud through the most effective means possible, and has successfully reduced fraud levels by a significant amount.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC works closely with businesses to raise their awareness and understanding of risks, promoting good governance and risk assessment, in order to minimise the likelihood of them becoming involved in fraudulent supply chains.</p><p>One of HMRC’s approaches for tackling MTIC fraud is to continuously monitor traders in risk sectors. This enables HMRC to quickly identify suspect activity and make early interventions.</p><p>HMRC also carries out criminal investigations and prosecutions in line with its published criminal investigation policy as part of this wide ranging programme of interventions to combat MTIC fraud.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-03-06T12:45:03.38Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-06T12:45:03.38Z
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1091
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
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2472
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Faulkner of Worcester more like this
845413
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-20
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HM Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Metals: VAT more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with scrap metal trade bodies about reverse charge VAT. more like this
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Lord Faulkner of Worcester more like this
star this property uin HL5613 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-03-06more like thismore than 2018-03-06
star this property answer text <p>HMRC meets with a variety of trade bodies as part of its general approach to assessing and tackling non-compliance, including the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA). This has included discussing ways in which HMRC can provide guidance to BMRA members about spotting VAT fraud.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-03-06T12:55:02.137Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-06T12:55:02.137Z
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1091
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
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2472
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Faulkner of Worcester more like this
845414
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-20
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HM Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
unstar this property hansard heading VAT: Tax Evasion more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how much potential revenue they estimate the Government is losing each year through carousel or missing trader intra-community fraud. more like this
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Lord Faulkner of Worcester more like this
star this property uin HL5614 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-03-06more like thismore than 2018-03-06
star this property answer text I refer the Hon Member to the answer that I gave on 4 December to the Rt Hon. Baroness Primarolo (HL3403). The information is also available in Chapter 2 of the ‘Measuring Tax Gaps’ publication.[1]<p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/measuring-tax-gaps" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/measuring-tax-gaps</a></p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-03-06T12:43:48.633Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-06T12:43:48.633Z
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1091
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
unstar this property tabling member
2472
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Faulkner of Worcester more like this
845456
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-20
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HM Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Capital Investment more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether assessments produced by HM Treasury economists concur with the Bank of England’s assessment of the impact of Brexit on capital investment. more like this
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Lord Myners more like this
star this property uin HL5656 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-03-06more like thismore than 2018-03-06
star this property answer text <p>Before the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU, the UK government published short-term and long-term assessments of the likely impact on the economy of the UK leaving the EU, which noted that heightened uncertainty would affect capital investment. The Bank of England published analysis on this issue as part of its February 2018 Inflation Report.</p><p> </p><p>Business investment grew by 2.2% in 2017 and the OBR expect growth to remain over 2% per annum on average over the next five years.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-03-06T13:16:04.387Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-06T13:16:04.387Z
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1091
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Myners more like this
845472
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-20
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HM Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Regional Planning and Development more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have plans to provide any additional help to any regions that experience negative economic impacts due to Brexit. more like this
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Lord Radice more like this
star this property uin HL5672 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-03-06more like thismore than 2018-03-06
star this property answer text <p>The government has committed to create a United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund following Brexit. The fund will support regions across the UK to achieve sustainable, inclusive growth, based on our modern industrial strategy. Further details on the fund will be set out in due course.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-03-06T12:47:44.263Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-06T12:47:44.263Z
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1091
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
unstar this property tabling member
510
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Radice more like this
845474
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-20
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HM Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
unstar this property hansard heading British Overseas Territories: Biodiversity more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether a decision has been made on whether the £1 million received by the UK Overseas Territories per year from the EU’s Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Territories of Europe Overseas Fund will be replaced after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
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Baroness Scott of Needham Market more like this
star this property uin HL5674 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-03-06more like thismore than 2018-03-06
star this property answer text <p>Decisions on the replacement of EU funding have not yet been taken and will be taken in light of wider UK strategic priorities and other domestic spending decisions. As we start to take our own decisions in these areas, we will of course make sure all parts of the UK, including the Overseas Territories, are treated fairly.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-03-06T13:03:11.36Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-06T13:03:11.36Z
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1091
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
unstar this property tabling member
2542
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Needham Market more like this
845475
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-20
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HM Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Environment Protection: British Overseas Territories more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the replacement for the EU’s Financial Instrument for the Environment will allow Overseas Territories to access funding for large scale environmental projects which smaller instruments cannot address. more like this
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Baroness Scott of Needham Market more like this
star this property uin HL5675 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2018-03-07more like thismore than 2018-03-07
star this property answer text <p>The funding choices we take after exiting the EU will be based on the UK’s priorities. Decisions will also be affected by the economic environment, the fiscal position and the negotiated outcome. As we start to take our own decisions in these areas, we will of course make sure all parts of the UK, including the Overseas Territories, are treated fairly.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2018-03-07T11:38:05.843Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-07T11:38:05.843Z
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1091
star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
unstar this property tabling member
2542
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Needham Market more like this