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1029122

	registered interest
	date	19/12/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Civil Partnerships: Heterosexuality
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will carry out a consultation on the planned reforms to civil partnerships announced in October; and if so, when.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lexden
	uin	HL12470
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>We intend to consult, during 2019, on the planned reforms to allow opposite-sex couples to form a civil partnership.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 07/01/2019 17:03:34 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	4202 label Biography information for Lord Lexden

1019292

	registered interest
	date	03/12/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Standard of Living
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, The cumulative impact in living standards of public spending changes, published on 28 November, which states that public spending changes have had a disproportionately negative impact on lone parents, young adults, severely disabled people and certain ethnic groups since 2010.
	tabling member printed	Lord Ouseley
	uin	HL11981
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2018 answer text <p>The EHRC’s report does not cover the increase in spending in the new multi-year funding plan for NHS England, equating to £20.5bn more per year in real terms by 2023-24.</p><p>The Treasury, along with other relevant departments, carefully considers the impact of its decisions on those sharing protected characteristics - including at Budgets and other fiscal events - in line with both its legal obligations and with its strong commitment to promoting fairness.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 17/12/2018 15:30:23 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	2170 label Biography information for Lord Ouseley

1020064

	registered interest
	date	04/12/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Public Works Loan Board
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what rates of interest the Public Works Loan Board charges to local authorities; what security, if any, it requires for such loans; and what are the normal repayment terms for its loans.
	tabling member printed	Lord Lee of Trafford
	uin	HL12038
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2018 answer text <p>The rates of interest charged on Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) loans are determined by the UK Debt Management Office (DMO) using a methodology specified by HM Treasury (HMT) in accordance with section 5 of the National Loans Act 1968.</p><p> </p><p>Under section 2 of the Public Works Loans Act 1965, loans to local authorities are automatically secured on all the revenues of the local authority.</p><p> </p><p>The repayment terms of the loans are dependent on the type of loan and repayment method. This can be a mix of principal and interest during the life of the loan, or interest only with the entire principal repaid at the end of the term.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 18/12/2018 16:32:19 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	1132 label Biography information for Lord Lee of Trafford

1020319

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Shares: Sales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the practice whereby shares lent for short selling are sold without the explicit knowledge of the beneficial owner, and (2) whether regulatory authorities are able to ensure that those using this practice comply with relevant legislation.
	tabling member printed	Lord Vinson
	uin	HL12097
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2018 answer text <p>This practice is regulated under the terms of the EU’s Securities Financing Transactions Regulation and the UK Money Markets Code. The European Supervisory Authorities, Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England are responsible for enforcing the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 19/12/2018 17:08:21 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson

1023628

	registered interest
	date	11/12/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Northern Ireland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many representations they received during their consultation into VAT, APD and Tourism in Northern Ireland; and of those, how many opposed a reduction in tourism VAT in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member printed	Lord Foster of Bath
	uin	HL12185
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The government published its response to the call for evidence on VAT, APD and Tourism in Northern Ireland at Budget 2018. As is set out in the response document, the government received over 80 individual responses to the call for evidence from a wide range of stakeholders, including trade organisations, public sector bodies, campaign groups and wider industry.</p><p> </p><p>Many of the respondents were in favour of a cut to VAT on tourism, particularly in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>In light of the legal restrictions on reform of VAT for Northern Ireland exclusively, and the fiscal implications of reform on a UK wide basis, the government will not be making a change to the rate of VAT on tourism related services at this time.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 20/12/2018 14:39:44 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	214 label Biography information for Lord Foster of Bath

1023629

	registered interest
	date	11/12/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tourism: VAT
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of limiting the reduction in tourism VAT to accommodation and attractions.
	tabling member printed	Lord Foster of Bath
	uin	HL12186
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The government explored the impact of VAT on the tourism industry in its recent call for evidence, and published its response at Budget 2018.</p><p> </p><p>A VAT reduction to accommodation and attractions has been estimated to cost the Exchequer £3 billion in the first year. This must be balanced by increased borrowing, reduced public spending or increased taxation elsewhere.</p><p> </p><p>In light of the fiscal implications of a UK wide reform, the government will not be making a change to VAT and tourism at this time.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 20/12/2018 14:10:31 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	214 label Biography information for Lord Foster of Bath

1023632

	registered interest
	date	11/12/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	British Nationals Abroad: France
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of ending freedom of movement after Brexit on those UK citizens who own property in France; and whether there will be any limit to the number of days each year those residents can spend in such property before incurring tax liabilities.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL12189
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>UK nationals are bound and protected by France's domestic law when purchasing and selling property in France, in the same way that the law of UK protects property rights in the UK. The UK’s exit from the EU will not change this.</p><p> </p><p>All UK nationals resident in the EU before the end of the implementation period, 31 December 2020, will fall under the Citizens’ Rights part of the Withdrawal Agreement. This will protect their right to reside in France continuing to live their lives broadly as now.</p><p> </p><p>As at present, liability to taxation in France will depend on the nature of the income and French domestic tax law. The double taxation agreement between the UK and France protects UK citizens’ taxation rights, and will continue to apply on withdrawal.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 20/12/2018 14:38:22 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1023653

	registered interest
	date	11/12/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Green Finance Institute
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when the Green Finance Institute will be launched.
	tabling member printed	Lord Teverson
	uin	HL12206
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The Government is working with the City of London Corporation to launch the Green Finance Institute next year. The details underpinning the management and membership structure are currently being worked out by the City of London Corporation. As part of this process, different operating models are being examined, including a membership model. We will endeavour to share progress on those points next year.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates grouped question UIN HL12207 question first answered 20/12/2018 14:40:41 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	3789 label Biography information for Lord Teverson

1023654

	registered interest
	date	11/12/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Green Finance Institute
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Green Finance Institute will be a membership organisation; and if so, how organisations or individuals may apply for membership.
	tabling member printed	Lord Teverson
	uin	HL12207
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The Government is working with the City of London Corporation to launch the Green Finance Institute next year. The details underpinning the management and membership structure are currently being worked out by the City of London Corporation. As part of this process, different operating models are being examined, including a membership model. We will endeavour to share progress on those points next year.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates grouped question UIN HL12206 question first answered 20/12/2018 14:40:41 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	3789 label Biography information for Lord Teverson

1024270

	registered interest
	date	12/12/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Financial Services: BRIC Countries
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to strengthen financial ties with (1) India, and (2) China, after Brexit.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL12264
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>Over the last decade, the United Kingdom has developed strong financial links with both India and China through the Economic &amp; Financial Dialogues held with each country. For example, agreements have been reached with China that have established London as the leading global centre for Renminbi trading, with a 39% share – more than Hong Kong and New York combined. And the City of London has played a key role in the development of the Indian masala bond market, with over US$5 billion raised through masala bonds on the London Stock Exchange to date. The Government is looking forward to holding the tenth edition of the dialogues with both India and China in 2019.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 20/12/2018 14:10:55 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick