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604952

registered interest
date	18/10/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Personal Income
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effect on family incomes of the withdrawal of tax credits as a result of the introduction of the national living wage.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Mr David Crausby
uin	49302
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2016 answer text <p>The introduction of the National Living Wage in April 2016 marked an important step towards building an economy that works for everyone. At £7.20, it represented a 50p increase on the National Minimum Wage, and a pay rise for over a million low paid workers across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>A family’s entitlement to tax credits depends on a number of factors including the level of income they receive. The introduction of the National Living Wage and the consequential adjustment to a family’s award will be dependent on individual circumstances. The first tax credits income threshold is £6,420, so once a household’s earnings reaches this income threshold, their tax credit award is removed at a rate of 41p for each pound of income above the threshold.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 26/10/2016 15:57:12 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

449750

registered interest
date	02/02/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Debts
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much was owed to the UK by which countries in the last year for which figures are available.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Mr David Crausby
uin	25443
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2016 answer text <p>Information on the stock of UK assets, or money owed by other countries to the UK, is captured in the UK’s International Investment Position. A country by country breakdown is available in table 10.2 of the 2015 ONS Pink Book which can be found here: <a href="http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/publications/re-reference-tables.html?edition=tcm%3A77-382775" target="_blank">http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/publications/re-reference-tables.html?edition=tcm%3A77-382775</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 10/02/2016 16:33:33 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

446894

registered interest
date	21/01/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Welfare Tax Credits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average time taken was to resolve enquiries from hon. Members about tax credit cases; and what steps his Department is taking to reduce that time.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Mr David Crausby
uin	23655
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2016 answer text <br /><p>HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) Tax Credit Office aims to prioritise and respond to representations from hon. Members as soon as possible. HMRC do not routinely record and collate performance against specific timescales for such representations.</p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke question first answered 28/01/2016 14:19:02 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

444922

registered interest
date	14/01/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Working Tax Credit: Bolton North East
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much has been paid in working tax credit to people in Bolton North East constituency in (a) 2015-16 to date, (b) 2014-15 and (c) 2013-14.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Mr David Crausby
uin	22524
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2016 answer text <p>Information for (a) 2015-16 and (b) 2014-15 is not available. HMRC will be publishing the 2014-15 Tax Credits Finalised Awards National Statistics on 27th May 2016.</p><p>Information for 2013-14 can be found in the latest publication, Child and Working Tax Credits statistics, finalised annual awards - geographical analysis, which is available at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/personal-tax-credits-finalised-award-statistics-geographical-statistics-2013-to-2014" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/personal-tax-credits-finalised-award-statistics-geographical-statistics-2013-to-2014</a></p><p>Table 3 provides information on the average number of families in receipt of Child Tax Credit and/or Working Tax Credit and their average annual entitlements. For families in receipt of CTC and WTC, the average annual entitlement is the combined amount of both tax credits. The information is available for each Westminster Parliamentary constituency, including Bolton North East.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 20/01/2016 16:23:21 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

427028

registered interest
date	09/11/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Arts: Greater Manchester
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the leaders of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on future provision of funding for the arts after the devolution agreement comes into effect.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Mr David Crausby
uin	15640
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/11/2015 answer text <p>The Government is working closely with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on the implementation of the landmark agreement to introduce a metro-wide Mayor. Culture is a key element of building a Northern Powerhouse. The Government has committed to support arts and cultural projects in Greater Manchester, including £78 million towards a new theatre and exhibition space called The Factory Manchester, and £3 million for a new temporary exhibition space at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 18/11/2015 16:13:42 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

386538

registered interest
date	30/06/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Mortgages: Older People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that mortgage holders over the age of 65 are not discriminated against.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Mr David Crausby
uin	4991
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2015 answer text <p>The government is aware of recent reports that some older borrowers have encountered difficulties in getting a mortgage. While some lenders do have age limits in place beyond which they do not lend, this will not be the case for all lenders.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is responsible for the rules that protect consumers taking out a mortgage. At the heart of their rules is a requirement that lenders should treat borrowers fairly. Following the introduction of the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) in April last year, the FCA is continuing to review how their rules are being implemented to ensure that they are working as intended. The operation of the MMR and other mortgage lending rules is a matter for the FCA, whose day-to-day operations are independent from government.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 06/07/2015 16:13:15 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

383795

registered interest
date	18/06/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Telephone Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will estimate the potential cost to the public purse of converting HM Revenue and Customs helpline numbers to Freephone services.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Mr David Crausby
uin	3221
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2015 answer text <p>No such estimate has been made.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In line with government and OFCOM guidance, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has migrated all of its customer-facing 0845 helplines to 03 numbers, resulting in significant savings for its customers.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke question first answered 25/06/2015 15:07:15 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

381921

registered interest
date	17/06/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Revenue and Customs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to improve the level of (a) telephone and (b) online assistance provided by HM Revenue and Customs.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Mr David Crausby
uin	2938
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2015 answer text <p>HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have introduced changes to the way they work.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>They have invested in a new telephone system which has enabled staff from other parts of the department to answer telephone calls at busy times. They have also increasing the number of customers' queries that are answered during the first phone call.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>HMRC are developing their existing online services. For people who cannot use online government services on their own, or need extra support, HMRC will offer a range of services including web-chat support and, if required, one-to-one support.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke question first answered 25/06/2015 15:01:28 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

381922

registered interest
date	17/06/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Telephone Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average waiting time was for customers who dialled the HM Revenue and Customs helpline number for (a) self assessment, (b) tax credits, (c) child benefit, (d) income tax, (e) National Insurance and (f) VAT in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Mr David Crausby
uin	2913
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2015 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs publishes regular performance reports, which are available on: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-plan-indicators" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-plan-indicators</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke question first answered 25/06/2015 15:19:21 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

381923

registered interest
date	17/06/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Telephone Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average number of calls made to HM Revenue and Customs helpline numbers about a single issue was before that issue was resolved in the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Mr David Crausby
uin	2914
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2015 answer text <table><tbody><tr><td colspan="5">HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) does not hold this information, and it could only be collected at disproportionate costs.</td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke question first answered 23/06/2015 16:23:14 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby