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1466395

	registered interest
	date	26/05/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Debts Written Off: Zambia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to assist Zambia in its attempts to be the first nation to benefit from the Common Framework debt cancellation programme.
	tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Toby Perkins
	uin	9870
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2022 answer text Zambia is one of three countries – along with Chad and Ethiopia - to have so far requested the Common Framework.<p> </p><p>The Common Framework was agreed in November 2020 by the UK, along with the G20 and Paris Club, to help deliver a long-term, sustainable approach for supporting low-income countries to tackle their debt vulnerabilities.</p><p> </p><p>In its February 2022 communique, the G20 reiterated its commitment to step up efforts to implement the Common Framework in a timely, orderly and coordinated manner. Progress in implementing the Common Framework has been a regular feature in the Chancellor’s discussions in the G7 and G20 and - as a creditor to Zambia - it is a priority to work with our international partners to ensure swift progress on the debt treatment.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 06/06/2022 08:51:43 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

1171510

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Financial Services: Trade Agreements
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether it is the Government's policy that the UK EU trade deal will include the financial services sector.
	tabling member constituency	Stalybridge and Hyde
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Reynolds
	uin	4339
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2020 answer text Yes. The UK has always been clear that we are seeking a broad and stable future relationship with the EU in financial services. answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 24/01/2020 10:56:10 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4119 label Biography information for Jonathan Reynolds

1282645

	registered interest
	date	01/02/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Financial Services: Fraud
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether fraud is an agenda item for the memorandum of understanding to be negotiated between the UK and the EU on financial services; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South East
	tabling member printed	Pat McFadden
	uin	146831
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2021 answer text We have committed, with the EU, to agreeing a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework for regulatory cooperation. This will allow for ongoing bilateral exchanges of views and analysis relating to regulatory initiatives and other issues of interest. This is not a prescriptive or exhaustive approach and will allow for discussions on a range of regulatory issues which are of common interest. answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 04/02/2021 12:45:38 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	1587 label Biography information for Pat McFadden

1141731

	registered interest
	date	24/07/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Help to Buy Scheme: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people have benefited from the Help to Buy ISA in (a) north east Scotland and (b) West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine; and what the cost to the public purse was of that policy in those areas since the introduction of that scheme.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	uin	281795
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text We do not hold Help to Buy: ISA data specifically for the North East of Scotland or West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. However, since the introduction of the scheme, the number of First Time Buyers that have benefitted from the Help to Buy: ISA in Scotland is 20,921, with 629 being in Aberdeenshire. The value of the bonuses paid to help people onto the housing ladder in Scotland is £23,230,645 and of this, £738,986 worth of bonuses were paid in Aberdeenshire.<p> </p>This information is available in the Help to Buy: ISA accompanying tables as of March 2019 available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/help-to-buy-isa-scheme-quarterly-statistics-december-2015-to-march-2019" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/help-to-buy-isa-scheme-quarterly-statistics-december-2015-to-march-2019</a> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 05/09/2019 10:03:31 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1302942

	registered interest
	date	16/03/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Young People: Pay
	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 the covid-19 outbreak on levels of pay amongst 16-24 year olds in (a) Coventry North East constituency, (b) Coventry, (c) the West Midlands and (d) England.
	tabling member constituency	Coventry North East
	tabling member printed	Colleen Fletcher
	uin	169873
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2021 answer text Throughout the pandemic, the Government has sought to protect people’s jobs and livelihoods across the UK, including in Coventry North East constituency, Coventry, the West Midlands and England. The Government remains committed to helping hard working individuals earn more whilst levelling up this country.<p> </p>While the data is not published broken down by age and region together, the table below shows growth in median monthly pay for employees in the latest data (January 2021) in comparison to February 2020.<p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Growth in median monthly pay - <br> January 2021 compared to February 2020</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UK - all employees</p></td><td><p>3.4%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>West Midlands - <em>region,</em> (NUTS 1)</p></td><td><p>4.2%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>West Midlands - <em>county,</em> <br> (NUTS 2)</p></td><td><p>4.7%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UK- Under 18s</p></td><td><p>8.46%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UK- 18-24 year olds</p></td><td><p>0.37%</p></td></tr></tbody></table>Source: HMRC RTI data – employees only, seasonally adjusted.<p> </p><p> </p>The Government will continue to monitor labour market developments using the latest available data. answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 23/03/2021 15:12:35 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4378 label Biography information for Colleen Fletcher

1288305

	registered interest
	date	22/02/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Santander Group: Debit Cards
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to letters received by Santander customers advising that their debit cards will not be renewed due to not being used at a cash machine or physical point of sale, if he will will make representations to high street banks on the irresponsibility of requiring sometimes vulnerable customers to use their cards in that way during a national lockdown.
	tabling member constituency	St Albans
	tabling member printed	Daisy Cooper
	uin	156581
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2021 answer text There is an increased risk of fraud when banking customers use their debit cards infrequently, as some people may not notice if it has been lost or stolen. Therefore, banking providers often have processes to check whether customers still need a debit card if it hasn’t been used after a certain amount of time or ahead of the card renewal date. These processes are in line with the requirements of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that banks should maintain effective systems and controls to prevent the risk that they might be used to further financial crime. This includes controls to prevent fraud.<p> </p>Sometimes banks will require customers to complete a certain transaction to activate a new card. If customers are unable to do this (e.g. if they are vulnerable or shielding) then they are encouraged to speak to their provider who can help find an alternative solution.<p> </p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 25/02/2021 15:43:03 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4769 label Biography information for Daisy Cooper

1386375

	registered interest
	date	08/12/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Bank Services
	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 help ensure that people have access to banking services.
	tabling member constituency	Southport
	tabling member printed	Damien Moore
	uin	89660
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text The way consumers and businesses interact with their banking continues to change, bringing significant benefits to those who choose to opt for the convenience, security, and speed of digital payments and banking. However, the Government also recognises that physical access to banking continues to play an important role in many people’s lives.<p> </p><p>Decisions on opening and closing branches are a commercial issue for banks and building societies and the Government does not intervene in these decisions. However, the Government firmly believes that the impact of branch closures should be understood, considered and mitigated where possible so that all customers and businesses continue to have access to banking services.</p><p> </p><p>In May 2017, the largest banks and building societies signed up to the Access to Banking Standard which commits them to ensure customers are well informed about branch closures, the bank’s reasons for closure and options for continued access to banking services. Guidance from the Financial Conduct Authority also ensures firms carefully consider the impact of branch closures on customers’ needs and consider possible alternative access arrangements.</p><p> </p><p>Alternative options for access can be via telephone banking, through digital means, such as mobile or online banking, or via the Post Office. The Post Office Banking Framework allows 99% of personal banking customers and 95% of business to deposit cheques, check their balance and withdraw and deposit cash at 11,500 Post Office branches in the UK.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 14/12/2021 09:01:35 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4669 label Biography information for Damien Moore

1232409

	registered interest
	date	08/09/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Mortgages: Older People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps the Government is taking to strengthen the Equalities Act 2010 to prevent discrimination by financial businesses in relation to home mortages for prospective borrowers over the age of 75 who are nearing or post retirement age.
	tabling member constituency	Bury South
	tabling member printed	Christian Wakeford
	uin	86786
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2020 answer text The requirements relating to lending beyond retirement age aim to protect consumers from carrying unaffordable debt into retirement. Where older consumers have the means to support repayments (as many do through employment, pensions, or other sources of income such as investments) the rules do not prevent them from accessing mortgages.<p> </p>The Equalities Act (2010) allows financial services providers, including mortgage lenders, to use an individual’s age in designing, pricing and offering products. This includes allowing lenders to set age limits on customers to whom they will lend. The Government believes that it is important for financial services companies to be able to factor in a person’s age in their assessment of risk, pricing, and willingness to lend if there is evidence to justify the different treatment.<p> </p>However, the Government is clear that mortgage lenders should not discriminate against borrowers due to their age, if they are able to demonstrate they can repay their mortgage over the course of a term and based on their income. The Government has worked with industry to ensure that products are available for older borrowers including the introduction of the Retirement Interest Only (RIO) mortgage, and the availability of Lifetime Equity Release products.<p> </p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 16/09/2020 12:49:10 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4871 label Biography information for Christian Wakeford

1139297

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Financial Services: Islam
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of using sukuk to finance infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	277781
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text The proceeds from the Sukuk, like the proceeds from the wider gilt programme, flow into the consolidated fund. This is used for general expenditure, including expenditure on infrastructure. The government considers the core gilt program rather than the Sukuk to be the most cost-effective way of raising money for expenditure, including that of infrastructure projects. The main purpose behind the decision to issue a second Sukuk is to reaffirm the government’s commitment to the UK being the Western hub for Islamic finance, whilst also providing high-quality liquid assets to UK-based Islamic banks. answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 277616 question first answered 22/07/2019 14:01:35 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1139321

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Financial Services: Islam
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of using Islamic financial certificates, sukuk to finance infrastructure projects without adding to Government debt on the public sector balance sheet; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	277616
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text The proceeds from the Sukuk, like the proceeds from the wider gilt programme, flow into the consolidated fund. This is used for general expenditure, including expenditure on infrastructure. The government considers the core gilt program rather than the Sukuk to be the most cost-effective way of raising money for expenditure, including that of infrastructure projects. The main purpose behind the decision to issue a second Sukuk is to reaffirm the government’s commitment to the UK being the Western hub for Islamic finance, whilst also providing high-quality liquid assets to UK-based Islamic banks. answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 277781 question first answered 22/07/2019 14:01:35 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms