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1729691

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Cultural Heritage: Customs
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to reduce the cost of the ATA Carnet for cultural goods.
	tabling member printed	The Earl of Clancarty
	uin	HL1108
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2024 answer text <p>The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and its operational unit, the UK National ATA Carnet Organisation, is responsible for the issue of ATA Carnets in the UK. Issuing Chambers charge their own fees to cover their administration costs. The cost of an ATA Carnet also reflects the cost of providing a guarantee through an International Guarantee Chain, which covers any customs charges potentially due on goods in the countries to be visited.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is currently participating in a pilot exercise to digitalise ATA Carnets and their processes as part of a World Customs Organisation (WCO) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) initiative. The Digital Pilot was launched in February 2019, initially involving the UK and five other countries. To date, the UK has successfully processed a number of e-ATA Carnets from Heathrow and is looking to collaborate with more ports to make digital Carnets more readily available.</p><p> </p><p>There are other options for temporarily moving goods between the UK and EU which may be more cost-effective than an ATA Carnet, depending on the specific circumstances. The EU’s Temporary Admission procedure can be used in conjunction with the UK’s Returned Goods Relief to claim relief on goods which are temporarily imported into the EU, and subsequently re-exported back into the UK. More information can be found on GOV.UK.</p> answering member printed Lord Livermore question first answered 20/09/2024 13:15:31 answering member 4559 label Biography information for Lord Livermore
	tabling member	3391 label Biography information for The Earl of Clancarty

1729693

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	National Insurance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to further improve the provision of A1 forms, in particular for self-employed workers in the music industry touring in the EEA.
	tabling member printed	The Earl of Clancarty
	uin	HL1110
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2024 answer text <p>Since February 2023 HMRC have delivered three new online A1 application forms. These online forms are more accessible and provide a tailored customer journey for those applying for an A1 certificate.</p><p>In addition HMRC are adding automation to these forms, which will enable faster processing and reduce opportunities for error. HMRC expect the CA3837 used by self-employed workers in the music industry touring within the EEA, to be automated by October 2024.</p> answering member printed Lord Livermore question first answered 20/09/2024 13:15:59 answering member 4559 label Biography information for Lord Livermore
	tabling member	3391 label Biography information for The Earl of Clancarty

1729616

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	National Income
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect real GDP per capita to return to its pre-pandemic peak; and what steps they are taking to support this growth.
	tabling member printed	Lord Rose of Monewden
	uin	HL1085
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2024 answer text <p>Achieving sustained economic growth is the priority mission of this government. The government is focused on fixing the foundations of the UK’s economy.</p><p> </p><p>Having launched the Growth Mission in July 2024, the government has already taken several steps including planning reforms to get Britain building, establishing the National Wealth Fund, announcing a Pensions Review, and launching Skills England. The government is under no illusion of the scale of the challenge, however, given the difficult economic inheritance.</p><p> </p><p>HM Treasury does not prepare formal forecasts for the UK economy, which are the responsibility of the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). In its March forecast, the OBR expects that GDP per capita will surpass its pre-pandemic peak in 2025. Further details can be found in Table 1.5 of the OBR’s latest Economic and Fiscal Outlook published in March 2024: <a href="https://obr.uk/efo/economic-and-fiscal-outlook-march-2024/" target="_blank">https://obr.uk/efo/economic-and-fiscal-outlook-march-2024/</a>.</p> answering member printed Lord Livermore grouped question UIN HL1006 question first answered 20/09/2024 11:19:51 answering member 4559 label Biography information for Lord Livermore
	tabling member	4326 label Biography information for Lord Rose of Monewden

1729654

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Financial Services: Equality
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what is the policy of (1) the Treasury, and (2) the Government Equalities Office, on the consultations being conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority on new diversity and inclusion reporting requirements for financial services firms; and what assessment they have made of whether those proposals are in line with their policy on increasing economic growth.
	tabling member printed	Lord Moylan
	uin	HL1065
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2024 answer text <p>The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) are non-governmental bodies which are independent from the Treasury and have broad powers to make rules in order to advance their statutory objectives. The regulators are required by legislation to carry out their general functions, which include rule-making, in a way that advances their competitiveness and growth objectives.</p><p> </p><p>In line with statutory requirements, the FCA and PRA have included in their consultations an explanation of the compatibility of the proposed rules with their duties, including consideration of the competitiveness and growth objectives.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Livermore question first answered 20/09/2024 13:14:32 answering member 4559 label Biography information for Lord Livermore
	tabling member	4883 label Biography information for Lord Moylan

1729060

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Ian Corfield
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government which Ministers (1) requested, and (2) approved, the appointment of Ian Corfield as a civil servant in July 2024; and which Minister and/or senior official authorised the Recruitment Principles exception application to the Civil Service Commission.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Neville-Rolfe
	uin	HL976
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2024 answer text <p>Ian Corfield was appointed on a short-term basis to carry out urgent work in support of the government’s International Investment Summit in October. A full recruitment process could not have been completed in the time available. He has since been appointed, unpaid, as a direct ministerial appointment.</p><p>The Treasury does not comment on the individual contractual arrangements.</p> answering member printed Lord Livermore grouped question UIN HL977 question first answered 19/09/2024 15:32:31 answering member 4559 label Biography information for Lord Livermore
	tabling member	4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe

1729061

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Ian Corfield
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will confirm if Ian Corfield received any payments in relation to his initial appointment as a civil servant in July 2024, prior to his subsequent conversion to a direct Ministerial appointment.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Neville-Rolfe
	uin	HL977
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2024 answer text <p>Ian Corfield was appointed on a short-term basis to carry out urgent work in support of the government’s International Investment Summit in October. A full recruitment process could not have been completed in the time available. He has since been appointed, unpaid, as a direct ministerial appointment.</p><p>The Treasury does not comment on the individual contractual arrangements.</p> answering member printed Lord Livermore grouped question UIN HL976 question first answered 19/09/2024 15:32:31 answering member 4559 label Biography information for Lord Livermore
	tabling member	4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe

1729087

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Economic Growth
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve GDP growth.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL1006
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2024 answer text <p>Achieving sustained economic growth is the priority mission of this government. The government is focused on fixing the foundations of the UK’s economy.</p><p> </p><p>Having launched the Growth Mission in July 2024, the government has already taken several steps including planning reforms to get Britain building, establishing the National Wealth Fund, announcing a Pensions Review, and launching Skills England. The government is under no illusion of the scale of the challenge, however, given the difficult economic inheritance.</p><p> </p><p>HM Treasury does not prepare formal forecasts for the UK economy, which are the responsibility of the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). In its March forecast, the OBR expects that GDP per capita will surpass its pre-pandemic peak in 2025. Further details can be found in Table 1.5 of the OBR’s latest Economic and Fiscal Outlook published in March 2024: <a href="https://obr.uk/efo/economic-and-fiscal-outlook-march-2024/" target="_blank">https://obr.uk/efo/economic-and-fiscal-outlook-march-2024/</a>.</p> answering member printed Lord Livermore grouped question UIN HL1085 question first answered 20/09/2024 11:19:51 answering member 4559 label Biography information for Lord Livermore
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1728707

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Private Education: VAT
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of their duties under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in relation to the imposition of VAT on independent schools, including those catering for the needs of children with special educational needs.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL924
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2024 answer text <p>On 29 July, the Government announced that, as of 1 January 2025, all education services and vocational training provided by a private school in the UK for a charge will be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20 per cent. This will also apply to boarding services provided by private schools.</p><p> </p><p>The Government gives due consideration to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) articles when making new policy. State education is accessible to all children, regardless of their financial status and all children of compulsory school age are entitled to a state-funded school place if they need one. Education matters and is at the heart of our mission to break down barriers to opportunity so every child gets the best start in life.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is also committed to ensuring that all children’s needs are met. This Government’s ambition is that all children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or not, receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. We are committed to improving inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools, as well as ensuring special schools cater to those with the most complex needs.</p> answering member printed Lord Livermore question first answered 19/09/2024 15:25:39 answering member 4559 label Biography information for Lord Livermore
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1728732

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Small Businesses: Taxation
	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 annual loss of tax revenue from small businesses.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL949
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2024 answer text <p>HMRC is committed to tackling all forms of non-compliance, including evasion. Each year HMRC makes an annual assessment of the tax gap, which is the difference between the amount of tax that should, in theory, be paid, and the amount that is actually paid. The latest published tax gap is for 2022-23 and was 4.8% of theoretical liabilities, or £39.8bn. The element attributable to small businesses is 60% (£24.1bn) of that overall tax gap.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC publishes these estimates in its annual ‘Measuring the Tax Gap’ report. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/measuring-tax-gaps" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/measuring-tax-gaps</a></p><p> </p><p>The tax gap derives from a wide range of non-compliant behaviours, from simple errors at one end of the spectrum to more deliberate behaviours at the other, requiring different approaches to tackle it. The Government is committed to ensuring that businesses and individuals pay the taxes they owe.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Livermore question first answered 19/09/2024 15:32:03 answering member 4559 label Biography information for Lord Livermore
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1727953

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Private Education: VAT
	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 compatibility of the proposal to impose VAT on independent school fees with the UK's obligations under Article 26(3) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and what advice they have received on this issue.
	tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
	uin	HL868
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2024 answer text <p>On 29 July, the Government announced that, as of 1 January 2025, all education services and vocational training provided by a private school in the UK for a charge will be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20 per cent. This will also apply to boarding services provided by private schools.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has considered the policy’s interaction with Human Rights law, and is confident that it is compatible with the UK’s obligations under the Human Rights Act.</p> answering member printed Lord Livermore question first answered 19/09/2024 15:16:34 answering member 4559 label Biography information for Lord Livermore
	tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood