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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

1079331

	registered interest
	date	28/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Race Disparity Audit Advisory Group
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions HMRC has had with the Government Race Disparity Audit Advisory Group in the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Dundee West
	tabling member printed	Chris Law
	uin	227125
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2019 answer text There were no discussions between HMRC and the Government Race Disparity Audit Advisory Group in the last 12 months. Annually, HMRC publishes details of the diversity of its workforce, including ethnicity, in compliance with the public sector equality duties of the Equality Act 2010. The most recent report was published on GOV.UK on 31 January 2019 for the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.<p> </p><p>HMRC works closely with the Cabinet Office, particularly in tracking progress in increasing the proportion of BAME colleagues at Senior Civil Service level. HMRC’s wider work on race is well-established, with a staff Network, a bespoke talent programme for BAME staff, and an active Diversity Champion who is a member of the HMRC Executive Board.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 08/03/2019 14:07:32 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4403 label Biography information for Chris Law

1077610

	registered interest
	date	26/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Professional Organisations: Subscriptions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will list the professional subscriptions that are currently exempt from income tax.
	tabling member constituency	Bootle
	tabling member printed	Peter Dowd
	uin	226141
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2019 answer text The list of professional bodies where fees and subscriptions are exempt from income tax is available to view at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3</a>a answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 06/03/2019 16:49:20 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4397 label Biography information for Peter Dowd

1037955

	registered interest
	date	08/01/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Income Tax: Tax Rates and Bands
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people were placed in the higher tax threshold in each of the last 10 years.
	tabling member constituency	Wallasey
	tabling member printed	Ms Angela Eagle
	uin	206258
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2019 answer text The estimated number of taxpayers liable for tax at the higher rate are published in the HMRC National Statistics table 2.1, available here:<br /> <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/710887/Table_2.1.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/710887/Table_2.1.pdf</a> <br /> These estimates are based on the Survey of Personal Incomes (SPI) outturn data up to 2015-16. The 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 estimates are based upon the 2015-16 Survey of Personal Incomes projected using economic assumptions consistent with the OBR’s March 2018 economic and fiscal outlook. answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 11/01/2019 14:24:06 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	491 label Biography information for Dame Angela Eagle

1079330

	registered interest
	date	28/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Brexit
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what deployments are proposed by the HMRC surge and rapid response team in respect of the UK leaving the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Dundee West
	tabling member printed	Chris Law
	uin	227124
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2019 answer text The cross-government Surge and Rapid Response Team (SRRT) is available to all government departments to provide assistance with unexpected demands for access to their services and provide operational support in a crisis situation. The team is hosted by HMRC. Requests for support from the SRRT are prioritised using set criteria, including requests in relation to EU exit. answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 08/03/2019 14:10:25 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4403 label Biography information for Chris Law

1105885

	registered interest
	date	28/03/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Bermuda
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 26 March 2019 to Question 235377, on Taxation: Bermuda, whether his Department has made representations to the EU (a) member states and (b) Commission to request that Bermuda is not be added to the EU’s list of non-cooperative institutions.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford East
	tabling member printed	Anneliese Dodds
	uin	238398
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2019 answer text The UK has not made representations to exclude from the list any jurisdiction that has failed to meet the criteria for identifying non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes agreed by EU Member States, including Bermuda. The UK has sought to ensure the process is fair and proportionate towards assessed jurisdictions, including by ensuring jurisdictions had sufficient opportunity and assistance to comply.<p> </p><p>As stated in my previous answer of 26 March 2019, Bermuda is a fiscally sovereign jurisdiction, and has been liaising directly with the EU institutions on this issue.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 02/04/2019 15:08:45 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4657 label Biography information for Anneliese Dodds

1041477

	registered interest
	date	14/01/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Tax Avoidance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many (a) large and (b)medium-sized companies have used HMRC's profit diversion compliance facility in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	Bootle
	tabling member printed	Peter Dowd
	uin	208290
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2019 answer text No multinational businesses have used the Profit Diversion Compliance Facility yet as it was only launched on 10 January 2019.<p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 17/01/2019 16:20:19 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4397 label Biography information for Peter Dowd

1061060

	registered interest
	date	14/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Customs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate HMRC has made of the level of non-compliance at the UK border in a No Deal scenario with customs declarations and observance of tariffs; and if he will place that estimate in the Library.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	221545
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2019 answer text In the event of a no deal HMRC will prioritise flow at the UK border but not at the expense of security, and will support businesses to meet their obligations. The level of compliance on declarations and tariffs is dependent on a number of factors and an estimate of the level of non-compliance is not available at this stage. answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 19/02/2019 16:45:57 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

1050558

	registered interest
	date	29/01/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Food: Trade
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of perishable goods checked at customs have (a) exited and (b) entered the UK in the most recent period for which figures are available.
	tabling member constituency	Morley and Outwood
	tabling member printed	Andrea Jenkyns
	uin	214113
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2019 answer text <p>While it is not possible to provide a breakdown of the proportion of goods checked at customs that are perishable goods, the Government recognises the importance of trade fluidity for perishable goods through the UK’s borders. In relation to EU Exit for customs, HMRC is working closely with industry to ensure interventions are carried out in a way that minimise delays and additional burdens for legitimate trade, while ensuring compliance.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 06/02/2019 16:34:24 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4490 label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns

1105752

	registered interest
	date	27/03/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Buildings
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the cumulative cost is to date of continued payment in rent for HM Revenue and Customs office sites that have been vacated.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South West
	tabling member printed	Chris Stephens
	uin	237791
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>When HMRC vacates an office in accordance with its operational requirements, it would seek to dispose of the building following any remedial work which needed to be completed. It may choose to retain the building if other government departments are based at the location and are funding the remaining lease, or if it is more cost effective to leave a location and relocate staff which to date has not happened so the cost is nil.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 01/04/2019 15:34:32 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4463 label Biography information for Chris Stephens