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822814

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Cider: Excise Duties
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 effect of the new duty band for high strength white cider on the lives of homeless people.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	122497
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>While the government has not made a specific assessment of the impact on the lives of homeless people, the new duty band is expected to have a positive impact on the health of individuals in the UK, including homeless people.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 23/01/2018 17:07:50 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

822833

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Bank Services: Competition
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has plans to tackle the loyalty penalty faced by consumers who do not switch bank providers.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	122516
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2018 answer text <p>The Government believes that it is important to improve competition in the banking sector and ensure consumers have the information they need to make sensible decisions about their money. The Government has established competition and conduct-focussed regulators which have broad and robust powers to enforce breaches of their rules.</p><p> </p><p>On current accounts, the Government has worked with industry to deliver the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) so customers can switch where they see a better deal. Customers have switched over 4.2 million times since CASS was launched in 2013. The Government is currently supporting industry to put in place additional measures to build on and improve CASS, as part of the package of remedies proposed by the Competition and Markets Authority to improve competition in the banking sector.</p><p> </p><p>On cash savings accounts, following a 2015 study of the market, which concluded that competition in the sector was not working as effectively as it could be, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) developed a series of measures to improve the information firms make available to consumers and to make it easier for them to switch accounts. For example, the FCA trialled a ‘sunlight’ remedy to bring to light firms’ strategies towards their longstanding customers by publishing the lowest interest rates offered on easy access cash savings accounts and easy access cash ISAs on the FCA’s website. The FCA is currently evaluating the effectiveness of the ‘sunlight’ remedy trial and considering whether any other actions may be needed to achieve more effective competition.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 18/01/2018 17:36:12 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

822835

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Health Insurance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if his Department will take steps to encourage the uptake of private health insurance to relieve pressures on the NHS.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	122518
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2018 answer text <p>In the UK, the NHS ensures that any individual or family has access to the high-quality health care they need irrespective of their ability to pay.</p><p> </p><p>At Spending Review 2015 we funded the NHS’s ‘Five Year Forward View’ plan, with £10 billion a year of additional funding by 2020/21. However, we recognise that the NHS remains under pressure – with high demand on its services caused by the UK’s ageing population and rapidly advancing technology. The government acted in response to these challenges at Budget 2017 and provided £6.3 billion in new funding for the NHS.</p><p> </p><p>The government is clear that it considers it important that everyone has access to suitable insurance at the right price. However, we do not intervene in non-compulsory insurance matters. It is up to individuals to decide whether to take out private health insurance.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 22/01/2018 11:09:20 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

822836

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Treasury: Brexit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will list the titles of all assessments undertaken by his Department relating to the impact of the UK's departure from the EU.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	122519
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2018 answer text <p>As the Chancellor made clear in front of the Treasury Select Committee on Wednesday 6 December, the department has undertaken a variety of analysis and continues to do so. This ongoing analysis continues to inform our negotiation position with the EU.</p><p>The government has committed to keep Parliament informed provided that doing so would not risk damaging our negotiating position.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 18/01/2018 17:34:50 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

822852

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Royal Bank of Scotland: Midlothian
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if his Department will make an assessment of the implications for local communities of the closure of RBS branches in (a) Penicuik and (b) Bonnyrigg later this year; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Midlothian
tabling member printed	Danielle Rowley
uin	122535
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2018 answer text <p>The Treasury does not make assessments of bank branch closures. The decision to close a branch remains a commercial judgement for banks. However, the impact on communities must be understood, considered and mitigated where possible.</p><p> </p><p>The industry’s Access to Banking Standard, launched in May 2017, commits banks to ensure personal and business customers are better informed about branch closures and the reasons for them closing, along with the options they have locally to continue to access banking services, including specialist assistance for customers who need more help. The Access to Banking Standard is monitored and enforced by the independent Lending Standards Board.</p><p> </p><p>99% of banks’ personal and 95% of banks’ business customers are now able to withdraw cash, deposit cash and cheques, and make balance enquiries at a Post Office counter via its network of 11,600 branches. At Autumn Budget 2017, my predecessor wrote to the Post Office and UK Finance to ask them to raise public awareness of the banking services available at the Post Office for individuals and SMEs. I look forward to receiving their proposals later this month.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 18/01/2018 17:33:46 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4628 label Biography information for Danielle Rowley

822853

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Budget November 2017
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made about the financial effect of Autumn Budget 2017 on (a) women and (b) people with protected characteristics.
tabling member constituency	Midlothian
tabling member printed	Danielle Rowley
uin	122536
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2018 answer text <p>The government is committed to building an economy that works for everyone and supporting people with protected characteristics. For example, we have increased the personal allowance and the National Living Wage; by 2018-19, over 700,000 women will be taken out of income tax altogether, and over 60% of those currently benefitting from the National Living Wage are women. The proportion of women in work is at a joint record high, and the gender pay gap for full-time employees is at a record low. The government is also spending over £50bn per year on benefits to support disabled people and people with health conditions.</p><p> </p><p>In line with the Government’s legal responsibilities and policy commitment to promote fairness, the Treasury and other Government departments fully comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty, including with respect to all publication requirements.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 18/01/2018 13:39:05 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4628 label Biography information for Danielle Rowley

822857

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Personal Savings: Tax Allowances
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the amount lost to the public purse as a result of the Personal Savings Allowance in (a) 2016-17 and (b) 2017-18 to date.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	122540
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2018 answer text <p>HMRC publish the estimated costs of principal tax reliefs: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/579720/Dec_16_Main_Reliefs_Final.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/579720/Dec_16_Main_Reliefs_Final.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>The estimated cost of the personal savings allowance in 2016-17 is £370m. The next version of this publication covering 2017-18 will be published later in the year.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 19/01/2018 13:54:14 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

822921

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Public Bodies: Subsidiary Companies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate his Department has made of the number of public bodies that have created subsidiary companies with the intention of reducing VAT liability.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	122604
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2018 answer text <p>HM Revenue and Customs is responsible for the administration of VAT, and is unable to disclose information on the VAT liabilities of specific taxpayers due to its duty of maintaining taxpayer confidentiality.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 19/01/2018 13:56:10 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

822958

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 20 December 2017 to Question 118847, what proportion of HM Revenue and Customs staff were engaged with their Learning Framework in the last 12 months; and which specialist areas those staff engaged with most frequently in that time period.
tabling member constituency	Oxford East
tabling member printed	Anneliese Dodds
uin	122641
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2018 answer text <p>The ‘learning framework’ referred to in Question 118847 covers a range of learning programmes for new recruits as well as professional development opportunities for current staff to support them to maintain, and grow, their skills and knowledge. Each learning programme and development opportunity will be tailored to provide specific skills for the role and tax regime. So the time spent, and the activity undertaken, will vary depending on the role and the individual’s own knowledge and experience.</p><p> </p><p>New recruits to tax roles have an induction programme which will be followed by technical and operational training which can take between 26 weeks and 30 months depending upon the level of specialist knowledge required. Current staff have a development plan which supports their ongoing professional development and provides at least 5 days each year to keep their skills up to date. The content of the development plan will be driven by the requirements of the tax regime and their particular role.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 19/01/2018 13:58:05 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	4657 label Biography information for Anneliese Dodds

823026

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Pedicabs: Tax Collection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate his Department had made of amount of tax collected from self-employed pedicab riders in the last five years.
tabling member constituency	St Albans
tabling member printed	Mrs Anne Main
uin	122709
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2018 answer text <p>HMRC is unable to provide the information requested as it is not held in a readily available form.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 19/01/2018 13:53:01 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	1568 label Biography information for Mrs Anne Main