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1127117

registered interest
date	16/05/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Wines: 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 effect of a rise in excise duty on wine sales.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	255337
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2019 answer text <p>HMRC publishes a Tax Information Impact Note explaining the impact of the change, each time a duty rate is amended. Please refer to the GOV.UK website to find these (or the following link <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/increase-in-alcohol-duty-rates" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/increase-in-alcohol-duty-rates</a>)</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 23/05/2019 13:11:00 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

1124954

registered interest
date	07/05/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Mental Health Services: Capital Investment
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 allocating additional capital funding to the mental health estate in the forthcoming Spending Review.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	251345
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2019 answer text <p>Government has committed £3.9bn of new capital investment by 2022/23 to transform and modernise NHS buildings.</p><p> </p><p>Of this, £2.6bn of capital funding has been allocated to 153 STP transformation schemes – the single biggest injection of its kind in the NHS in over a decade. This includes about £300m for mental health and learning disability schemes.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Department of Health and Social Care spent almost £25m capital last year on central programmes to support mental health services. This includes schemes to deliver Perinatal Mental Health Mother &amp; Baby Units to deliver more personalised care to expectant and new mums with serious mental ill health.</p><p> </p><p>Improving mental health is at the heart of this government’s agenda and the STP capital investment is another step in the government’s ambition to achieve greater parity between physical and mental health care.</p><p> </p><p>All future capital funding proposals will be assessed at the forthcoming Zero-Based Capital Review at the Spending Review.</p><p> </p><p>The government is increasing NHS spending by £33.9bn in cash terms by 2023/24 – reflecting that the NHS is this government’s top spending priority.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 14/05/2019 12:33:09 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

1087185

registered interest
date	12/03/2019
answering body	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 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the HMRC's helpline established to help advise people affected by the introduction of the loan charge.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	231502
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2019 answer text <p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) has put in place a specific helpline for those who have used disguised remuneration (DR) schemes. Individuals and companies can use this helpline to discuss their avoidance scheme use, and options around reaching a settlement with HMRC. Call handlers are trained to support all customers, including those who might be vulnerable. They will suggest customers seek more specialised help in appropriate cases. HMRC increased resources on the helpline in September 2018 to handle the additional calls. The effectiveness of the helpline is kept under regular review by HMRC. Since November 2018, HMRC has answered around 13,000 calls with an average speed of answer of less than 60 seconds.</p><p> </p><p>DR schemes are contrived arrangements that pay loans in place of ordinary remuneration, with the sole purpose of avoiding income tax and National Insurance contributions.</p><p> </p><p>The charge on DR loans is expected to raise £3.2bn for the exchequer. The majority, 75%, is expected to come from employers rather than individuals.</p><p> </p><p>The best option for those individuals who are worried about the introduction of the charge on Disguised Remuneration loans is to come forward and speak to HMRC as soon as possible. They will work with all individuals to reach a manageable and sustainable payment plan wherever possible.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC has put special arrangements in place so that they are able to agree a payment plan of up to five years automatically for those with income below £50,000 and seven years for those with income below £30,000 where those scheme users are no longer engaging in tax avoidance. HMRC may be able to offer a longer payment plan for those that need more than five or seven years or with income over £50,000, where further information is provided.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 15/03/2019 13:26:56 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

1081801

registered interest
date	04/03/2019
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 assessment he has made of the potential merits of pausing the introduction of the loan charge.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	228099
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2019 answer text <p>The Government accepted the new clause tabled by Sir Edward Davey which is now section 95 of Finance Act 2019, and will lay a report no later than 30 March 2019. The report will review the effect of changes made to the time limits for recovery or assessment where tax loss arises in relation to offshore tax, and compare these with other legislation including the charge on DR loans. The charge on Disguised Remuneration (DR) loans is unchanged as a result of the Finance Act and will apply to outstanding DR loan balances on 5 April 2019.</p><p> </p><p>DR schemes are contrived arrangements that pay loans in place of ordinary remuneration, with the sole purpose of avoiding income tax and National Insurance contributions.</p><p> </p><p>The charge on DR loans is expected to raise £3.2bn for the exchequer. The majority, 75%, is expected to come from employers rather than individuals.</p><p> </p><p>The best option for those individuals who are worried about the introduction of the charge on Disguised Remuneration loans is to come forward and speak to HM Revenue and Customs as soon as possible. They will work with all individuals to reach a manageable and sustainable payment plan wherever possible.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC has put special arrangements in place so that they are able to agree a payment plan of up to five years automatically for those with income below £50,000 and seven years for those with income below £30,000 where those scheme users are no longer engaging in tax avoidance. HMRC may be able to offer a longer payment plan for those that need more than five or seven years or with income over £50,000, where further information is provided.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 12/03/2019 17:28:47 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

1028672

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
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 steps his Department has taken to make people aware of the change in loan charges; how they have identified the number of people so affected; and how many people have been informed of the changes to date.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	203910
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2019 answer text <p>Since November 2017, HMRC has been writing directly to individuals and employers who may be impacted by the loan charge. HMRC has written directly to over 40,000 users, identified through its compliance work, IT records and tax return data.</p><p>In addition, it is actively encouraging disguised remuneration scheme users to come forward and settle through its regular contact with customers and has raised additional awareness through its series of Spotlight publications, tweets and webinars. In July 2018, an HMRC issue briefing on disguised remuneration charge on loans was published on GOV.UK. This provides additional information about the loan charge, links to the settlement terms and relevant Spotlights along with helpful information for those who may have difficulty paying what they owe.</p><p>HMRC is working hard to help individuals get out of tax avoidance for good and is encouraging anyone who is concerned about their ability to pay to contact them as soon as possible to discuss their options. In November 2017, HMRC set up a dedicated helpline for those wanting to settle their avoidance scheme use, and discuss payment options. HMRC will work with all individuals to reach a manageable and sustainable payment plan wherever possible.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 11/01/2019 14:16:26 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

1028673

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	NHS: Tax Avoidance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the number of (a) current and (b) former (i) employees, (ii) contractors and (iii) agency workers that will be affected by changes to loan charge schemes; and what support the NHS is providing to those affected.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	203911
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2019 answer text <p>The 2019 loan charge is targeted at artificial tax avoidance schemes where earnings were paid via a third party in the form of ‘loans’ which in reality were never repaid – ‘disguised remuneration’ (DR) schemes.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that the charge on DR loans will have a significant impact on some people who have used DR schemes. The impact of the DR loan charge on these individuals was considered at Budget 2016, when the measure was first announced. <sub>­</sub>HMRC consulted on the measure in August 2016. The latest tax information and impact note (TIIN) can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disguised-remuneration-further-update/disguised-remuneration-further-update" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disguised-remuneration-further-update/disguised-remuneration-further-update</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government estimates that up to 50,000 individuals will be affected by the 2019 loan charge. The loan charge applies to all users of DR tax avoidance schemes. It does not single out a specific group or industry, such as contractors or doctors. HMRC data indicates that fewer than 3% of those affected work in medical services (doctors and nurses) and teaching. Further information can be found in the Government’s issue briefing at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-issue-briefing-disguised-remuneration-charge-on-loans/hmrc-issue-briefing-disguised-remuneration-charge-on-loans" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-issue-briefing-disguised-remuneration-charge-on-loans/hmrc-issue-briefing-disguised-remuneration-charge-on-loans</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government does not have any data on support the NHS provides to those affected by the DR loan charge.</p><p> </p><p>HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is working hard to help individuals get out of tax avoidance for good and is encouraging anyone who is concerned about their ability to pay to contact them as soon as possible to discuss their options. In November 2017, HMRC set up a dedicated helpline for those wanting to settle their avoidance scheme use, and discuss payment options. HMRC will work with all individuals to reach a manageable and sustainable payment plan wherever possible.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 11/01/2019 14:15:46 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

1028674

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Quintessential Brands
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many meetings (a) Ministers and (b) officials in his Department had with Quintessential Brands or their representatives in each of the last four years.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	203912
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2019 answer text <p>Based on available records, there were no meetings held between Treasury Ministers and officials with Quintessential Brands during January 2015 to September 2018.</p><p> </p><p>Treasury Ministers’ meetings and hospitality are published quarterly and can be found at the following link.</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel</a></p><p> </p><p>Senior Treasury Officials’ meetings and hospitality are published quarterly and can be found at the following link.</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/senior-officials-expenses" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/senior-officials-expenses</a></p><p> </p><p>Details of meetings taking place between non-senior officials and the listed company are not readily available and would cost a disproportionate amount to identify and report.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 10/01/2019 10:47:50 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

1006173

registered interest
date	13/11/2018
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, if he will place in the Library a copy of all economic analyses the Government has undertaken on banning post duty point dilution or processing.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	190902
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2018 answer text <p>Published policy costings provide information on the analysis undertaken to calculate the exchequer impact of every announced policy. This is published alongside the Redbook at each fiscal event. It is not government policy to make publically available detailed economic analysis that feeds into budget decision making.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 21/11/2018 15:42:27 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

838240

registered interest
date	07/02/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Insurance: Terrorism
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 update the Reinsurance (Acts of Terrorism) Act 1993 to enable insurance companies to pay compensation to businesses after terrorism attacks when there is no damage to property.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	127138
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>There is nothing in current legislation in the Reinsurance (Acts of Terrorism) Act 1993 that prevents insurers from offering terrorism insurance beyond property damage to businesses, and indeed such products exist on the market.</p><p> </p><p>That said, I understand the concerns that businesses have raised about terrorism insurance cover for business interruption losses that are not linked to damage to commercial property and want to do everything we can to help. The Treasury remains in discussions with the insurance industry, Pool Re and other interested parties to ensure that the Act continues to enable appropriate terrorism cover to be available for all businesses in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>We are actively exploring options, including legislation, to address this and will confirm our next steps in due course.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 127139 127140 question first answered 20/02/2018 17:28:57 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

838241

registered interest
date	07/02/2018
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Business: Terrorism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of terrorism insurance in compensating businesses after an act of terror.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	127139
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>There is nothing in current legislation in the Reinsurance (Acts of Terrorism) Act 1993 that prevents insurers from offering terrorism insurance beyond property damage to businesses, and indeed such products exist on the market.</p><p> </p><p>That said, I understand the concerns that businesses have raised about terrorism insurance cover for business interruption losses that are not linked to damage to commercial property and want to do everything we can to help. The Treasury remains in discussions with the insurance industry, Pool Re and other interested parties to ensure that the Act continues to enable appropriate terrorism cover to be available for all businesses in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>We are actively exploring options, including legislation, to address this and will confirm our next steps in due course.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 127138 127140 question first answered 20/02/2018 17:28:57 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle