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1434595

registered interest
date	23/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Guaranteed Minimum Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people have had their guaranteed minimum pensions reduced in financial year 2021-22 following reviews by HMRC in (a) Scotland and (b) the rest of the UK.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	128322
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2022 answer text <p>HMRC do not hold the information requested.</p><p> </p><p>Pension Scheme Administrators (PSAs) can compare the Guaranteed Minimum Pension (GMP) value they hold against HMRC records using the online GMP Checker Service held on GOV.UK. However, if the information held by HMRC indicates to PSAs that its records are incorrect and a lower amount is payable than is in payment, it doesn’t mean that the scheme needs to reduce the pension in payment. This is a decision for the pension scheme.</p><p> </p><p>It is the responsibility of pension schemes and employers to maintain records of their pension scheme memberships and administer their members or employees’ pensions. It is for the pension provider to calculate and make the correct payments to individuals.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 03/03/2022 14:19:33 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1434598

registered interest
date	23/02/2022
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 estimate his Department had made of the cost per day of covid-19 lockdowns to the economy.
tabling member constituency	Ealing, Southall
tabling member printed	Mr Virendra Sharma
uin	128228
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2022 answer text <p>The pandemic and associated non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) created significant economic disruption and drove the largest recession on record, with the UK economy contracting by 9.4% in 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The government has outlined the impact of restrictions and lockdowns on the economy in the following publications: Analysis of the health, economic and social effects of Covid-19 and the approach to tiering (30 November 2020), Budget 2021 (3 March 2021) and Living with Covid (21 February 2022). These documents can be found below:</p><p> </p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-health-economic-and-social-effects-of-covid-19-and-the-tiered-approach</p><p> </p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2021-documents</p><p> </p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-living-with-covid-19<br></p><p>Any attempt to estimate the specific economic impacts of precise changes to individual restrictions for a defined period of time would be subject to very wide uncertainty. HM Treasury, as part of its normal activities, carefully monitors the UK economy, and any risks to it, and remains ready to respond to challenges.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 28/02/2022 15:13:30 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	1604 label Biography information for Mr Virendra Sharma

1434627

registered interest
date	23/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Sports: EU Countries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether Government support is available to assist with the completion of paperwork for amateur sports clubs that wish to transport equipment to compete at an event in an EU country.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
uin	128394
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government has produced extensive guidance to support individuals, traders, and others, including amateur sports clubs, to enable them to move their goods between the UK and the EU.</p><p> </p><p>When exporting goods from the UK, travellers can declare non-commercial goods they carry in their personal baggage simply by moving through a ‘Green Channel’ at a port or airport, or by driving through a port. This is referred to as declaring goods ‘by conduct’.</p><p> </p><p>On entering and leaving the EU, amateur sports clubs will have to ensure they comply with customs procedures in the EU. They may be able to take advantage of the EU’s Temporary Admission procedure to obtain relief from import duty, subject to relevant conditions being met. They may be allowed to declare their goods to this procedure ‘by conduct’, as described above. The management of EU import and export procedures is the responsibility of the customs authority of the relevant EU Member State, so it is important that they confirm the processes at their port of arrival, any conditions or procedures that may apply, and the time limit goods may remain in the EU without the payment of duty. More information can be found here: <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs-4_en" target="_blank">https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs-4_en</a>.</p><p> </p><p>When they return to the UK, provided the equipment has not undergone any alteration while in the EU and it is accompanied by them on arrival, the equipment can be declared ‘by conduct’ by passing through the Green Channel at the airport or by driving through a port.</p><p> </p><p>An alternative method of moving the goods is the use of an ATA Carnet. The ATA Carnet system is an internationally agreed method of moving certain goods between customs territories temporarily. Further information can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/taking-goods-out-uk-temporarily" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/taking-goods-out-uk-temporarily</a>.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 28/02/2022 17:28:03 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1434743

registered interest
date	23/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Alcoholic Drinks: Production
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate the Government has made of the relative average cost of production of (a) wine, (b) beer, (c) cider and (d) spirits; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Herefordshire
tabling member printed	Sir Bill Wiggin
uin	128195
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2022 answer text <p>The Treasury considers production costs complex to estimate and, as different businesses will have different business models, costs will vary between individual producers. Officials have received data from some stakeholders who have chosen to share this information, however given the commercial sensitivity of it, the Government is not in a position to share it publicly.</p><p> </p><p>A consultation on the alcohol duty review ran from 27 October to 30 January, and the Treasury is now analysing the responses. The Government will continue to monitor the economic impact of our reforms, and welcome feedback from stakeholders on this point.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 02/03/2022 08:35:15 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	1428 label Biography information for Sir Bill Wiggin

1434744

registered interest
date	23/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties
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 potential impact of the proposals as published in the Alcohol Tax Review on the UK-Australia free trade deal; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Herefordshire
tabling member printed	Sir Bill Wiggin
uin	128196
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2022 answer text <p>The Government does not anticipate alcohol duty reforms will impact the UK-Australia free trade deal. All products will be taxed on the basis of strength. Therefore, Australian producers will pay the same tax rates as producers in every other country, including the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Treasury is continuing to engage with stakeholders, including the Australian Government, on these proposals and will continue to keep those impacted updated on the progress of our review.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 02/03/2022 08:33:15 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	1428 label Biography information for Sir Bill Wiggin

1434800

registered interest
date	23/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Mileage Allowances
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 adequacy of the current rate of the car mileage allowance; and if he will make it his policy to increase that allowance in light of the rising cost of (a) fuel and (b) servicing and maintenance of vehicles.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	128476
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government sets the Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) rates to minimise administrative burdens.</p><p> </p><p>Organisations are not required to use the AMAPs rates. Instead, they can agree to reimburse a different amount that better reflects their employees’ circumstances. However, tax is charged on any payment received by employees which exceed the AMAPs rate.</p><p> </p><p>This policy is kept under review by the Government.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 28/02/2022 14:34:02 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1434842

registered interest
date	23/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many referrals of suspected criminal sanctions breaches the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has referred to the National Crime Agency in each of the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Barking
tabling member printed	Dame Margaret Hodge
uin	128148
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2022 answer text <p>HM Treasury assesses all potential breaches of financial sanctions, and takes appropriate action which can include issuing a monetary penalty or referring the matter to law enforcement agencies. Further information about our enforcement action is published on our website and in our Annual Review, available at:</p><p> </p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-financial-sanctions-implementation</p><p> </p><p>We cannot publicise information about our work with law enforcement specifically as it could prejudice ongoing investigations, however we can confirm that we refer all cases which may meet the threshold for criminal action.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 28/02/2022 15:06:15 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	140 label Biography information for Dame Margaret Hodge

1434843

registered interest
date	23/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the annual budget was for Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) for each of the last three years; and how many financial investigators are employed to work in OFSI for financial year 2021-22.
tabling member constituency	Barking
tabling member printed	Dame Margaret Hodge
uin	128149
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2022 answer text <p>The staff in post in OFSI was 37.8 FTE as at 31 March 2021. This information can be found in HM Treasury’s Outcome Delivery Plan 2021 to 2022, available at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-treasury-outcome-delivery-plan/hm-treasury-outcome-delivery-plan-2021-to-2022" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-treasury-outcome-delivery-plan/hm-treasury-outcome-delivery-plan-2021-to-2022</a></p><p> </p><p>Releasing further details of OFSI’s budget and headcount by function could prejudice its operational effectiveness.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 28/02/2022 15:17:07 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	140 label Biography information for Dame Margaret Hodge

1434850

registered interest
date	23/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
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 potential merits of reducing the rate VAT on the energy used whilst charging electric vehicles batteries at public electric charge points to the level of VAT on energy used at domestic household vehicle charging points, as part of the fiscal forecast to be published on 23 March 2022.
tabling member constituency	Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
tabling member printed	Drew Hendry
uin	128318
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to review the VAT treatment of electric vehicle charging.</p><p> </p><p>In order to keep costs down for families, all domestic fuel and power, including the supply of electricity for domestic use, attracts the reduced rate of VAT at 5 per cent. Therefore, the reduced rate also applies to charging electric vehicles at home. However, electricity supplied at electric vehicle charging points in public places is subject to the standard rate of VAT at 20 per cent.</p><p>Expanding the existing relief would come at a cost. VAT makes a significant contribution towards the public finances, raising around £130 billion in 2019-20, and helps to fund the Government's priorities including the NHS, schools, and defence. Any loss in tax revenue would have to be balanced by a reduction in public spending, increased borrowing, or increased taxation elsewhere.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 28/02/2022 15:47:59 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	4467 label Biography information for Drew Hendry

1434853

registered interest
date	23/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Energy: Prices
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 potential impact of reducing VAT on energy bills on the consumer.
tabling member constituency	Lanark and Hamilton East
tabling member printed	Angela Crawley
uin	128320
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2022 answer text <p>The Government already applies a reduced rate of VAT at 5 per cent on domestic fuel and power such as gas and electricity.</p><p>The Government is providing significant financial support of up to £350 to the majority of households, which will cover more than half of the forecast £700 rise in energy bills for the average household. This support is worth £9.1 billion in 2022-23. This is more generous than removing VAT on domestic fuel and power, which would not be targeted because it would also benefit high-income households that do not need support. There would also be no guarantee that suppliers would pass on the discounts to all customers.</p><p>While the Government keeps all taxes under review, there are no plans to remove VAT on domestic fuel and power.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 02/03/2022 12:12:34 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	4469 label Biography information for Angela Crawley