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1109076

registered interest
date	02/04/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of trends in the levels of pay since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	239859
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>The level of pay has continually increased since 2010, with average weekly earnings increasing by 20% over this period. Regular wages are currently growing at their fastest pace in over a decade and have outstripped inflation for 11 consecutive months. We’ve just seen another above inflation increase in the National Living Wage, to £8.21, meaning a full-time worker on the NLW will be earning £690 more over the coming year.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 08/04/2019 14:33:01 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1109252

registered interest
date	02/04/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Small Businesses: Loans
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 further regulate lending to small businesses.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	239861
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/04/2019 answer text <p>The Government set out its position on the regulation of lending to small businesses in its response to the Treasury Select Committee’s SME Finance Report. This is available here: <a href="https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmtreasy/1873/187302.htm" target="_blank">https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmtreasy/1873/187302.htm</a></p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 10/04/2019 15:26:29 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1083595

registered interest
date	07/03/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Cryptocurrencies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to increase consumer awareness of the potential advantages and disadvantages of investing in cryptoassets.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	229610
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2019 answer text <p>The Government has considered its approach to cryptoassets through the Cryptoassets Taskforce - comprised of the Treasury, the Bank of England, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)<sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup>. The Government will be consulting on its approach to cryptoassets this year.</p><p> </p><p>The FCA has issued consumer warnings highlighting the risks of cryptoassets and warning that any individual investing in cryptoassets should be prepared to lose money. Cryptoassets have also been added to the FCA’s ScamSmart website, which helps consumers to avoid falling victim to common types of scams and investment fraud.</p><p> </p><p>[1] https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/752070/cryptoassets_taskforce_final_report_final_web.pdf</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 14/03/2019 13:33:54 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1077547

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	Tax Avoidance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of HMRC's (a) powers and (b) resources to investigate tax-avoidance enablers.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	226031
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee recently made recommendations on HMRC’s powers and resourcing (House of Lords Paper 242 - <em>The Powers of HMRC: Treating Taxpayers Fairly</em>). The Government considered these points and responded on 22 January 2019. This is available from:</p><p><a href="https://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-committees/economic-affairs/Govt%20HMRC%20Powers%20report%2022%20Jan%202019%20.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-committees/economic-affairs/Govt%20HMRC%20Powers%20report%2022%20Jan%202019%20.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>As detailed in the response, the Government keeps the tax system under review and notes the Committee's recommendation to update the powers review principles for the digital age. HMRC will consider options for reviewing and updating the tax administration framework, to ensure that it is effective in underpinning modern tax administration. HMRC already has dedicated teams resourced to tackle those who promote or enable tax avoidance.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 04/03/2019 16:59:01 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1077238

registered interest
date	25/02/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Company Cars: Taxation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate his Department has made of the number of grey fleet vehicles that (a) are in use and (b) will be in use after the introduction of Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure for tax purposes in April 2020.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	225382
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>As the Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) aims to replicate real-world driving conditions more closely, it is expected that reported CO<sub>2</sub> values will increase.</p><p> </p><p>Through the review of WLTP and vehicle taxes, the government has engaged with stakeholders to determine the impact on tax liabilities and the UK’s environmental objectives, including the role of company cars in reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from road transport.</p><p> </p><p>The review closed on 17 February and the responses are currently being analysed. The government has committed to publishing a response in the spring.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 225383 question first answered 04/03/2019 15:47:50 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1077239

registered interest
date	25/02/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Company Cars: Taxation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential financial effect of the introduction of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure on company car drivers.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	225383
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>As the Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) aims to replicate real-world driving conditions more closely, it is expected that reported CO<sub>2</sub> values will increase.</p><p> </p><p>Through the review of WLTP and vehicle taxes, the government has engaged with stakeholders to determine the impact on tax liabilities and the UK’s environmental objectives, including the role of company cars in reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from road transport.</p><p> </p><p>The review closed on 17 February and the responses are currently being analysed. The government has committed to publishing a response in the spring.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 225382 question first answered 04/03/2019 15:47:50 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1077319

registered interest
date	25/02/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Banks
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the preparedness of UK banks for the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	225385
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2019 answer text <p>The Treasury is in frequent contact with firms and regulators regarding their contingency planning for EU exit. Firms that are using the EU “passport” to serve clients in the EEA recognise that further steps to legal certainty remain, and are taking the sensible step of carrying out contingency planning with respect to their operations in the EEA in order to be ready for a scenario in which the UK leaves the EU without a deal.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is also doing the necessary work to make sure that we continue to have a stable and functioning financial services regime at the point of leaving the EU in any scenario and to minimise disruption for UK households and businesses. As the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee set out in the Financial Stability Report in November 2018, the UK’s banking system is strong enough to continue to serve UK households and business even through a disorderly Brexit, in which there is no deal and no transition period.</p><p> </p><p>That being said, we remain committed to preserving our competitive position in financial services after the UK has left the EU. An implementation period is the most effective means of ensuring a smooth and orderly exit from the EU. That is why leaving the EU with a deal remains the Government’s top priority.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 28/02/2019 16:29:30 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1060616

registered interest
date	13/02/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Tax Collection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department has taken with HMRC to prepare the tax collection system for potential disruption caused in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	220766
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>HMRC has well-developed plans to provide the flexibility to respond in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal, including guidance and support for businesses and individuals.</p><p> </p><p>The Taxation (Cross Border Trade) Act received Royal Assent on 13 September 2018, and both Departments are making good progress in delivering the necessary secondary legislation for tax and customs. Resourcing plans are in place to fill EU Exit roles across HMRC’s various business areas. As of the end of January 2019, there are currently over 4,200 people working on EU Exit.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC is committed to ensuring functioning tax and customs systems that facilitate the continuation of trade flow, the collection of revenues, and a secure UK border.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 18/02/2019 17:20:11 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1046825

registered interest
date	23/01/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Cash Dispensing: Urban Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate his Department has made of the number of cash machines on high streets in the UK in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	211637
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>The Treasury has not made an estimate of the number of cash machines on high streets in the UK in each year since 2010.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that widespread access to cash remains extremely important to the day-to-day lives of many consumers and businesses; and continues to engage with the regulators and industry in this area.</p><p> </p><p>The Government established the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) in 2015, with a statutory objective to ensure that the UK’s payment systems work in the interests of their users. The PSR is, therefore, closely monitoring developments within ATM provision. It has recently used its powers to ensure LINK meets its commitment on maintaining the broad geographical spread of free-to-use ATMs.</p><p> </p><p>Statistical data on the number of ATMs is publicly available on the LINK website. This includes data on the number of ATMs across the UK, both free-to-use and pay-to-use, since 2010.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 28/01/2019 14:12:02 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1046839

registered interest
date	23/01/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Debts
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 trends in the regional spread of household debt since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	211640
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>The Office for National Statistics (ONS) routinely produces estimates of household debt in the UK, at an aggregate level.</p><p> </p><p>The latest available data on regional household debt, covering the period 2014 to 2016, shows that median household financial debt in the South East is the largest of any English region, while the West Midlands is the lowest. In the UK as a whole, household debt-to-income was 139% in Q3 2018. This remains significantly below the pre-crisis peak of 160% in Q1 2008. Debt interest payments as a share of income remain low by historical standards and below pre-crisis levels. Household net financial wealth as a proportion of income remains close to record highs and above pre-crisis levels.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 28/01/2019 14:16:24 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham