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1537393

registered interest
date	31/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Food Banks
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department will take to support food banks in the event that donations decrease as a result of increases to the cost of living.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	74506
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2022 answer text <p>Foodbanks are independent, charitable organisations and HM Government does not have any role in their operation.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Government understands that people across the UK are worried about the cost of living, including the rising cost of food. That is why the Government has provided £1.5 billion since October 2021 to enable the creation and extension of the Household Support Fund in England, which will be in place until the end of March 2023. The Fund continues to support vulnerable households with the cost of food, energy and other essentials, and some Local Authorities have used their allocations to support food banks.</p><p> </p><p>The Household Support Fund is only one part of the Government’s £37 billion package of support for the cost of living this financial year.</p><p> </p><p>This is in addition to over £200 million per year invested by the Government in the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which provides healthy food and enriching activities for children from low-income families in England during the school holidays. Over £1 billion is also spent annually on delivering free meals to pupils in schools.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 03/11/2022 11:15:28 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1537776

registered interest
date	31/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Disability: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department made of the impact of the measures in the fiscal announcement made on (a) 23 September; and (b) 17 October on families with disabled children.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Wendy Chamberlain
uin	74927
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2022 answer text <p>The Treasury carefully considers the equality impacts of the individual measures announced at fiscal events on those with protected characteristics, including gender, race and disability – in line with both its legal obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and with its strong commitment to equality issues. As part of these legal obligations, the Treasury considers equalities impacts and has due regard to the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination under the Act, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between different groups.</p><p> </p><p>The Government understands that families across the UK, especially those with children who are suffering from long-term health conditions and disabilities, are worried about the rising cost of living. That is why the Government is taking decisive action to help families get through this winter, while ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p><p> </p><p>Recipients of extra-costs disability benefits, including children in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) received a one-off Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 from 20th September, to help with the rising cost of living. The DWP (Department for Work &amp; Pensions) has already processed around 6 million such payments. A one-off £650 Cost of Living Payment is also being delivered to households in receipt of means-tested benefits.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing to keep the situation under review and are focusing support on the most vulnerable whilst ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 74928 question first answered 03/11/2022 10:31:02 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4765 label Biography information for Wendy Chamberlain

1537777

registered interest
date	31/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Disability: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what impact the fiscal announcements made on (a) 23 September and (b) 17 October 2022 will have on families on benefits with disabled children.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Wendy Chamberlain
uin	74928
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2022 answer text <p>The Treasury carefully considers the equality impacts of the individual measures announced at fiscal events on those with protected characteristics, including gender, race and disability – in line with both its legal obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and with its strong commitment to equality issues. As part of these legal obligations, the Treasury considers equalities impacts and has due regard to the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination under the Act, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between different groups.</p><p> </p><p>The Government understands that families across the UK, especially those with children who are suffering from long-term health conditions and disabilities, are worried about the rising cost of living. That is why the Government is taking decisive action to help families get through this winter, while ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p><p> </p><p>Recipients of extra-costs disability benefits, including children in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) received a one-off Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 from 20th September, to help with the rising cost of living. The DWP (Department for Work &amp; Pensions) has already processed around 6 million such payments. A one-off £650 Cost of Living Payment is also being delivered to households in receipt of means-tested benefits.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing to keep the situation under review and are focusing support on the most vulnerable whilst ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 74927 question first answered 03/11/2022 10:31:01 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4765 label Biography information for Wendy Chamberlain

1537116

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Multiple Sclerosis: Carers
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 providing a targeted financial support package for (a) people living with multiple sclerosis and (b) their carers.
tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
uin	73880
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2022 answer text <p>The Government understands that people across the UK and especially the most vulnerable members of society, such as those suffering from long-term health conditions and their carers, are worried about the rising cost of living. That is why the Government is taking decisive action to get households through this winter, while ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p><p> </p><p>If individuals have extra-costs arising from multiple sclerosis, then they may qualify for disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payments (PIP). People in receipt of extra-costs disability benefits such as PIP, Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) will receive a one-off Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 from 20th September, to help disabled people with the rising cost of living. The DWP has already processed around 6 million such payments. Carers will also benefit from this payment if they live in the same household as the person for whom they care.</p><p> </p><p>A one-off £650 Cost of Living Payment is also being delivered to those on means-tested benefits. Individuals who have limited ability to work because of their health condition, and are in receipt of means-tested benefits such as income-related Employment and Support Allowance or the Universal Credit Health top up, are eligible for this support. Carers with low incomes and in receipt of qualifying benefits such as Universal Credit will also benefit from this Cost of Living Payment.</p><p> </p><p>Those living with a long-term health condition such as multiple sclerosis, and their carers, can also benefit from other forms of non-means-tested support which the Government is providing to assist with household energy bills. We have taken decisive action to support millions of households with rising energy costs this winter through the Energy Price Guarantee. In addition to the Energy Price Guarantee, millions of the most vulnerable households will receive further support this year through the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme. The £150 Council Tax rebate will also mean that all households in Council Tax bands A-D will receive a rebate, and 99% of eligible households have already received this. Lastly, to support households who need further help or who are not eligible for elements of the wider package of support, the Government is also providing an extra £500 million of local support to help with the cost of essentials until the end of March 2023, via the Household Support Fund.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing to keep the situation under review and are focusing support on the most vulnerable whilst ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 03/11/2022 10:40:13 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq

1536352

registered interest
date	26/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Public Sector Debt
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of rising (a) inflation and (b) refinancing costs on the cost of servicing Government debt.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	72487
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2022 answer text <p>Inflation has a range of impacts on the public finances and previous OBR forecasts have shown how inflation can increase spending on welfare and debt interest, as well as tax revenues. With respect to debt interest, the most recent OBR forecast in March projected that government spending on debt interest would reach £83.0 billion in 2022-23. The OBR also publish a ‘ready reckoner’ to estimate the effect of changes in economic determinants, such as inflation and gilt rates. This shows the estimated change in debt interest costs from a 1 percentage point increase in inflation and gilt rates throughout the forecast.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 03/11/2022 10:54:42 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1536364

registered interest
date	26/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Childcare: Tax Allowances
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether people eligible for the tax-free childcare allowance can access that allowance before 31 days prior to a relevant leave period; and if he will make an assessment of the clarity of gov.uk guidance on that allowance, including in relation to adoption leave.
tabling member constituency	Ceredigion
tabling member printed	Ben Lake
uin	72416
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2022 answer text <p>People on all forms of parental leave (including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave) can continue to use Tax-Free Childcare for children other than the child that is the subject of the parental leave. They are not eligible for that child while on leave but can use Tax-Free Childcare from 31 days before returning to work, assuming they are expecting to return to work.</p><p> </p><p>People on all forms of parental leave (including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave) can continue to use Tax-Free Childcare whilst on leave for children other than the child that is the subject of the parental leave. They are not eligible for that child while on leave but can use Tax-Free Childcare from 31 days before returning to work, assuming they are expecting to return to work.</p><p> </p><p>Feedback on HMRC continually keep its guidance under review. Feedback on the Childcare Services pages of gov.uk HMRC guidance is positive. Online customer service results have been consistently over 92% over the last twelve months.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 31/10/2022 16:08:19 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4630 label Biography information for Ben Lake

1536547

registered interest
date	26/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge
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 increasing the High Income Child Benefit charge to reflect trends in the level of inflation.
tabling member constituency	Stockton South
tabling member printed	Matt Vickers
uin	72481
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2022 answer text <p>The Government is committed to managing the public finances in a disciplined and responsible way.</p><p> </p><p>The adjusted net income threshold of £50,000 for the High Income Child Benefit Charge, which impacts a relatively small minority of taxpayers, ensures the Government supports the majority of Child Benefit claimants, whilst helping to ensure the fiscal position remains sustainable.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 31/10/2022 17:40:07 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4844 label Biography information for Matt Vickers

1535759

registered interest
date	25/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Huntington's Disease: Government Assistance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will increase financial support to people living with Huntington's disease during winter 2022.
tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
uin	70982
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>The Government understands that people across the UK and especially the most vulnerable members of society, such as those suffering from long-term health conditions and disabilities, are worried about the rising cost of living. That is why the Government is taking decisive action to get households through this winter and the next, while ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p><p /><p>If individuals have extra-costs arising from their Huntington’s disease, then they may qualify for disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payments (PIP). People in receipt of extra-costs disability benefits such as PIP, Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) will receive a one-off Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 from 20th September, to help disabled people with the rising cost of living. The DWP has already processed around 6 million such payments.</p><p> </p><p>A one-off £650 Cost of Living Payment is also being delivered to those on means-tested benefits. Individuals who have limited ability to work because of their health condition, and are in receipt of means-tested benefits such as income-related Employment and Support Allowance or the Universal Credit Health top up, are eligible for this support.</p><p> </p><p>Those living with a long-term health condition, such as Huntington’s disease, can also benefit from other forms of non-means-tested support which the Government is providing to assist with UK households’ energy bills. We have taken decisive action to support millions of households and businesses with rising energy costs this winter through the Energy Price Guarantee. In addition to the Energy Price Guarantee, millions of the most vulnerable households will receive further support this year through the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme. The £150 Council Tax rebate will also mean that all households in Council Tax bands A-D will receive a rebate, which will be delivered by Local Authorities. Lastly, to support households who need further help or who are not eligible for elements of the wider package of support, the Government is also providing an extra £500 million of local support to help with the cost of essentials, via the Household Support Fund.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing to keep the situation under review and are focusing support on the most vulnerable whilst ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 02/11/2022 17:11:49 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1535782

registered interest
date	25/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Fiscal Policy: Impact Assessments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what equalities impact assessment he has made of the Growth Plan 2022 on (a) women, (b) Black, Asian and minority ethnic people, (c) disabled people and (d) LGBT+ people.
tabling member constituency	Oxford East
tabling member printed	Anneliese Dodds
uin	71255
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2022 answer text <p>In developing proposals at fiscal events, including previous and forthcoming events, such as the Autumn Statement planned for 17 November, the Treasury takes care to ensure compliance with legal requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty in the Equality Act 2010 to consider the impact of its decisions on those sharing protected characteristics.</p><p>This is in line with both our legal obligations to pay “due regard” to equality impacts, and with our strong commitment to promoting fairness.</p><p>In the interests of transparency, HMRC publishes a summary of equality impacts for tax measures within the Tax Information and Impact Notes alongside the associated legislation.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 71256 question first answered 28/10/2022 08:26:36 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4657 label Biography information for Anneliese Dodds

1535783

registered interest
date	25/10/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Fiscal Policy: Impact Assessments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he will publish an equalities impact assessment of the Growth Plan 2022 as per the requirements of the public sector equality duty.
tabling member constituency	Oxford East
tabling member printed	Anneliese Dodds
uin	71256
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2022 answer text <p>In developing proposals at fiscal events, including previous and forthcoming events, such as the Autumn Statement planned for 17 November, the Treasury takes care to ensure compliance with legal requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty in the Equality Act 2010 to consider the impact of its decisions on those sharing protected characteristics.</p><p>This is in line with both our legal obligations to pay “due regard” to equality impacts, and with our strong commitment to promoting fairness.</p><p>In the interests of transparency, HMRC publishes a summary of equality impacts for tax measures within the Tax Information and Impact Notes alongside the associated legislation.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 71255 question first answered 28/10/2022 08:26:36 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4657 label Biography information for Anneliese Dodds