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1091327

	registered interest
	date	19/03/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	NHS: Drugs
	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 equalize VAT between privately-owned companies and the NHS in relation to pharmaceutical procurement.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	234250
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2019 answer text VAT is charged on the sale of pharmaceutical products, regardless of whether the purchaser is a privately-owned company or the NHS. The central funding the NHS receives from the Treasury is intended to cover the costs NHS bodies incur in providing free healthcare, including VAT costs. answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 22/03/2019 14:06:40 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1419602

	registered interest
	date	03/02/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Portsmouth
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the number of jobs he expects to be maintained by his Department in Portsmouth in the (a) short term and (b) long term in the context of HMRC’s decision to continue its presence in Portsmouth; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	117884
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2022 answer text On 25 January 2022, HMRC announced its intention to establish a new regional centre in Portsmouth, either in Lynx House or elsewhere in the city. It is expected to take some time for HMRC to work through its plans in detail to determine requirements and establish options for the most suitable location for its Portsmouth Regional Centre. This includes navigating a robust system of internal and external approvals, including National Property Controls approval. The location will be announced in due course.<p> </p><p> </p>HMRC currently has a presence of around 900 full time equivalent roles in Portsmouth. It will continue to review its detailed requirements, including whether to increase its presence in Portsmouth, while supporting the Government’s Places for Growth ambitions. answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer grouped question UIN 117885 question first answered 11/02/2022 10:01:23 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1419603

	registered interest
	date	03/02/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Portsmouth
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of basing the recently announced 14th national regional centre in Portsmouth at Lynx House; and where his Department plans to base that centre.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	117885
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2022 answer text On 25 January 2022, HMRC announced its intention to establish a new regional centre in Portsmouth, either in Lynx House or elsewhere in the city. It is expected to take some time for HMRC to work through its plans in detail to determine requirements and establish options for the most suitable location for its Portsmouth Regional Centre. This includes navigating a robust system of internal and external approvals, including National Property Controls approval. The location will be announced in due course.<p> </p><p> </p>HMRC currently has a presence of around 900 full time equivalent roles in Portsmouth. It will continue to review its detailed requirements, including whether to increase its presence in Portsmouth, while supporting the Government’s Places for Growth ambitions. answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer grouped question UIN 117884 question first answered 11/02/2022 10:01:23 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1551248

	registered interest
	date	13/12/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Weather: Damage
	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 local authorities of dealing with damage caused by the increased intensity and frequency of extreme weather due to climate change.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	109794
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2022 answer text Local authorities have a crucial role to play in managing climate impacts at the local level. The upcoming National Adaptation Programme due next year will respond to the 61 risks and opportunities set out in the Climate Change Risk Assessment earlier this year. The Programme will set out the work local authorities are doing and planning to adapt to climate impacts.<p> </p><p>The 2023-24 Local Government Finance Settlement provides an increase in Core Spending Power for local authorities of around 9%, making available almost £5 billion in additional funding, demonstrating how Government stands behind councils up and down the country. As democratically elected organisations, local authorities are responsible for managing their budgets and making spending decisions that reflect their priorities.</p><p> </p><p>The Government continues to work closely with the sector to understand the pressures local authorities are facing across their services, including those regarding climate change. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is responsible for stewardship of the local government system and is committed to ensuring that funding allocations for councils are based on an up-to-date assessment of their needs and resources.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 109795 question first answered 20/12/2022 13:37:41 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1551250

	registered interest
	date	13/12/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Local Government: Climate Change
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to provide a support package for local authorities to be able to adapt and protect communities against the impacts of climate change.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	109795
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2022 answer text Local authorities have a crucial role to play in managing climate impacts at the local level. The upcoming National Adaptation Programme due next year will respond to the 61 risks and opportunities set out in the Climate Change Risk Assessment earlier this year. The Programme will set out the work local authorities are doing and planning to adapt to climate impacts.<p> </p><p>The 2023-24 Local Government Finance Settlement provides an increase in Core Spending Power for local authorities of around 9%, making available almost £5 billion in additional funding, demonstrating how Government stands behind councils up and down the country. As democratically elected organisations, local authorities are responsible for managing their budgets and making spending decisions that reflect their priorities.</p><p> </p><p>The Government continues to work closely with the sector to understand the pressures local authorities are facing across their services, including those regarding climate change. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is responsible for stewardship of the local government system and is committed to ensuring that funding allocations for councils are based on an up-to-date assessment of their needs and resources.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 109794 question first answered 20/12/2022 13:37:41 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1610002

	registered interest
	date	14/04/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Workplace Pensions
	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 increasing the private pension annual allowance from £40,000 to £60,000 for armed forces non-contributory pensions.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	180135
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/04/2023 answer text At Spring Budget 2023, the Government announced that it would make changes to the limits on tax-relieved pension savings, abolishing the lifetime allowance, and increasing the annual allowance from £40,000 to £60,000. This will apply to all members of registered pension schemes, including those in the Armed Forces Pension Scheme.<p><strong> </strong></p>These changes will help incentivise highly-skilled and experienced individuals from across the private and public sector, including in the Armed Forces, to remain in the labour market, which will help grow the economy and support the delivery of core public services.<p> </p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 20/04/2023 12:40:42 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1127664

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Universal Credit
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HMRC takes into account whether people who receive universal credit have been sanctioned when calculating their annual income.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	256406
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2019 answer text <p>Universal Credit is not a taxable benefit, therefore Universal Credit is not included when calculating an individual’s annual taxable income.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/05/2019 13:20:23 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1150904

	registered interest
	date	21/10/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Cystic Fibrosis: Drugs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will made an assessment of the potential merits of waiving tax on generic versions of lifesaving cystic fibrosis drugs entering the UK from Argentina until an agreement between NHS England and Vertex can be agreed.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	2906
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2019 answer text <p>UK Government policy is that there is no VAT on drugs prescribed by a qualified professional. HM Treasury keeps all taxes under review but there are no plans to extend the zero rate to other products at this time.</p><p> </p><p>EU trade policy applies to the UK until the UK leaves the EU. The “Common Customs Tariff” must be applied by all EU members to the import of goods into the EU. The European Commission negotiates trade agreements and manages the tariff.</p><p> </p><p>In March, the Government announced the Temporary Tariff Regime for the import of goods to the UK in the event of a no deal Brexit. In October, the Government confirmed this policy. The rates contained within the Temporary Tariff Regime would apply for a period of up to 12 months. Under the Temporary Tariff Regime, imports of medicinal drugs will be eligible for tariff-free access. During this temporary period, the Government will undertake a full public consultation to inform the UK’s permanent tariff policy.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/10/2019 14:19:26 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1256306

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Reopening High Streets Safely Fund
	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 potential effect of the Spending Review 2020 on local authorities' access to and receipt of funding from the High Street Fund.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	121914
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2020 answer text <p>This government recognises the importance of ensuring that high streets remain at the heart of our local communities. This is why Government continues to support local areas and high streets adapt to shifting consumer demands. The Future High Streets Fund, part of the government’s broader Towns Fund, is designed to help places renew and reshape their town centres and high streets in a way that drives growth, improves experience, and ensures future sustainability. The list of eligible towns is available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/multi-million-fund-to-revitalise-country-s-high-streets" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/multi-million-fund-to-revitalise-country-s-high-streets</a> and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/1-billion-future-high-streets-fund-expanded-to-50-more-areas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/1-billion-future-high-streets-fund-expanded-to-50-more-areas</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Steve Barclay question first answered 07/12/2020 16:39:48 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1385588

	registered interest
	date	07/12/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Financial Services: Crime
	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 tackle (a) tax avoidance, (b) money laundering and (c) other financial crimes following the publication of the Pandora Papers.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	904619
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2021 answer text <p>This government is committed to making the UK a hostile place for illicit finance and economic crime. We are determined to crack down on dirty money and financial exploitation, to protect our security and prosperity. We have taken action through our ‘No Safe Havens’ strategy to ensure the correct UK tax is paid; and our landmark 2019 Economic Crime Plan outlines a comprehensive response to ensure the UK cannot be abused for economic crime.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 07/12/2021 17:19:18 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan