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1195061

registered interest
date	12/05/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Probate: Coronavirus
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 merits of extending probate for people who have experienced bereavement during the covid-19 lockdown and who therefore cannot meet the six month deadline for inheritance tax submission.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Hallam
tabling member printed	Olivia Blake
uin	46200
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2020 answer text While there is no statutory deadline for making probate applications, the Government is aware of concerns about the six-month deadline for paying inheritance tax and the twelve-month deadline for filing a return. Where a taxpayer is unable to file their return on time because of COVID-19, HMRC will consider that within the scope of a reasonable excuse and as grounds for appeal against late filing penalties. The Government continues to explore all avenues to help those affected. answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 18/05/2020 15:57:22 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4864 label Biography information for Olivia Blake

1197647

registered interest
date	20/05/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Social Services: VAT
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will assess the potential merits of zero-rated social care services for VAT purposes to allow regulated social care companies to reclaim VAT on expenses.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire South
tabling member printed	Mhairi Black
uin	49719
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/06/2020 answer text While all taxes are kept under review, there are currently no plans to change the VAT treatment of social care services. answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 03/06/2020 08:59:19 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4421 label Biography information for Mhairi Black

1233019

registered interest
date	09/09/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what Equality Impact Assessments were undertaken on the (a) design of and (b) the conclusion of the Job Retention Scheme.
tabling member constituency	Nottingham East
tabling member printed	Nadia Whittome
uin	87717
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2020 answer text When designing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, as well as the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme and Job Retention Bonus policies, the Treasury undertook an analysis of how the policies were likely to affect individuals sharing protected characteristics in line with its Public Sector Equality Duties. This is in accordance with the internal procedural requirements and support in place for ensuring that equalities considerations inform decisions taken by ministers. answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 14/09/2020 13:57:35 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4869 label Biography information for Nadia Whittome

1219804

registered interest
date	01/07/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the covid-19 outbreak, what steps the Government is taking to prioritise improvements in air quality as part of his economic recovery plans.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	67544
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2020 answer text We remain determined to tackle air pollution and the negative impacts that it has on public health, the economy and the environment. This is why we recently announced a £2 billion package to create a new era for cycling and walking – the largest ever boost for cyclists and pedestrians – which includes £225 million to help local authorities create pop-up cycle lanes and reallocate road space. This package builds on the recent Budget announcements of £1bn in further support to promote the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles, including up to £500m to support the rollout of a super-fast charging network, and a further £304m to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions. answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 10/07/2020 09:47:10 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1236742

registered interest
date	22/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Saudi Arabia: Detainees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Saudi counterpart on (a) Loujain al-Hathloul and (b) other women’s rights campaigners who are on trial in Saudi Arabia.
tabling member constituency	Stirling
tabling member printed	Alyn Smith
uin	93681
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2020 answer text We remain concerned about the continued detention of women's rights activists in Saudi Arabia. We have raised the detention cases, including Loujain al-Hathloul, at senior levels with the Saudi authorities. We regularly raise areas of concern with the Saudi authorities through Ministers, our Ambassador and Embassy in Riyadh. The UK, along with other embassies in Saudi Arabia, consistently attempt to attend the trials of women's rights defenders, and have been denied access since October 2018. The UK signed a statement at the UN Human Rights Council on 15 September, calling for the release of women's rights defenders. Lord Ahmad raised the women's rights defenders during his call with Dr Awwad al-Awwad, the President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission, in June. The Foreign Secretary also raised their cases in March when he visited Riyadh. answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 30/09/2020 14:04:34 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4738 label Biography information for Alyn Smith

1198055

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to improve economic opportunities across the UK after the lifting of lockdown restrictions due to the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
uin	52493
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text We recognise that every region and community will be feeling the impacts of this crisis. This is why the Government has put in place unprecedented support to protect workers and businesses across the country. As we move forward, the government will continue to engage local leaders and to level up opportunity across the UK. answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 09/06/2020 15:51:44 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1202112

registered interest
date	09/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the economic impact the restrictions in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic has had on university cities and towns; and what financial assistance, if any, they intend to provide.
tabling member printed	Lord Pendry
uin	HL5472
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2020 answer text We recognise that every region and community will be feeling the impacts of this crisis and we are working to monitor the impact of Covid-19 on local communities across the United Kingdom.<p> </p>In May, we announced measures to support students and universities. These included bringing forward £100m of research funding for vital research, and an estimated £2.6bn worth of tuition fee payments for providers to help manage cash flow.<p> </p><p>The Government has also confirmed that providers are eligible to apply for its support packages, including business loan support schemes, which the Office for Students (OfS) the regulator in England, estimates could be worth at least £700m to the sector, depending on eligibility and take up.</p><p> </p>We are working closely with local areas to make sure that individuals and businesses in all regions are directed to the right support during this difficult period. answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 23/06/2020 16:48:39 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	457 label Biography information for Lord Pendry

1220305

registered interest
date	02/07/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Mental Health Act 1983
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to publish the White Paper on reforming the Mental Health Act 1983.
tabling member constituency	Luton South
tabling member printed	Rachel Hopkins
uin	68461
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2020 answer text We have committed to publishing a White Paper which will set out the Government’s response to Sir Simon Wessely’s Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983 and pave the way for reform of the Act. We will publish our White Paper as soon as it is possible to do so. We will consult publicly on our proposals and will bring forward a Bill to amend the Act when parliamentary time allows. answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 14/07/2020 10:54:37 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
tabling member	4873 label Biography information for Rachel Hopkins

1247007

registered interest
date	30/10/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Sunscreens: VAT
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 merits of re-classifying sun cream from a cosmetic product to an essential product for the purposes of VAT.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich West
tabling member printed	Shaun Bailey
uin	109669
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text VAT is a broad-based tax on supplies of goods and services, and exceptions are limited and set out in legislation. High-factor sunscreen is on the NHS prescription list for certain conditions and qualifies for a VAT zero rate when prescribed and dispensed by a pharmacist.<p> </p><p>Making all sunscreen VAT-free would come at a considerable cost to the Exchequer. While all taxes are kept under review, there are currently no plans to reduce VAT on sunscreen products.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 09/11/2020 16:13:17 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4757 label Biography information for Shaun Bailey

1271239

registered interest
date	15/12/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Bus Services: Yorkshire and the Humber
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the economic benefit the coach travel industry brings to the Yorkshire economy.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	130082
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text Throughout this crisis, the Government’s priority has been to protect people’s jobs and livelihoods. As part of this, the Government has supported over 94,000 businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber with over £3.6 billion worth of loans through the Bounce Bank Loan Scheme and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.<p> </p><p>As measures to control the virus have changed, government support has evolved and will continue to observe and address the impact the pandemic is having on the different regions and sectors.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 11/01/2021 14:36:42 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis