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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury remove filter
hansard heading Cash Dispensing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps his Department has taken to ensure that people can continue to access cash; and if he will publish the Government's timeframe for bringing forward legislative proposals to protect access to cash. more like this
tabling member constituency Inverclyde more like this
tabling member printed
Ronnie Cowan more like this
uin 160730 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-04more like thismore than 2021-03-04
answer text <p>The Government has committed to legislate to protect access to cash and ensure that the UK’s cash infrastructure is sustainable for the long term. To progress this work, the Government published a Call for Evidence on Access to Cash in October 2020. The Call for Evidence sought views on the key considerations associated with cash access, including deposit and withdrawal facilities, cash acceptance, and regulatory oversight of the cash system. The Government is considering responses to the Call for Evidence and will set out next steps in due course.</p><p> </p><p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Treasury has been working closely with regulators and industry to ensure customers continue to have access to essential banking services, including cash, while also protecting the safety of staff and customers. This has meant the vast majority of people have been able to access cash through the pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>The Government created the Joint Authorities Cash Strategy Group in 2019, which has provided a forum for the public bodies to formally co-ordinate respective approaches to access to cash. This is chaired by HM Treasury and attended by the Bank of England, Payment Systems Regulator and Financial Conduct Authority. The members published an update on the actions of its members in July 2020. This included work led by the PSR and FCA to develop a comprehensive picture of cash access infrastructure across the UK.</p>
answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
answering member printed John Glen more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-04T10:15:36.97Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-04T10:15:36.97Z
answering member
4051
label Biography information for John Glen more like this
tabling member
4465
label Biography information for Ronnie Cowan more like this
1293322
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury remove filter
hansard heading Money more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals on protecting access to cash; if he will publish the Government's timeframe for bringing forward those proposals; and what plans the Government has to ensure that cash remains a viable payment method for people who are reliant on it. more like this
tabling member constituency North Ayrshire and Arran more like this
tabling member printed
Patricia Gibson more like this
uin 160712 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-04more like thismore than 2021-03-04
answer text <p>The Government has committed to legislate to protect access to cash and ensure that the UK’s cash infrastructure is sustainable for the long term. To progress this work, the Government published a Call for Evidence on Access to Cash in October 2020. The Call for Evidence sought views on the key considerations associated with cash access, including deposit and withdrawal facilities, cash acceptance, and regulatory oversight of the cash system. The Government is considering responses to the Call for Evidence and will set out next steps in due course.</p><p> </p><p>The Government created the Joint Authorities Cash Strategy Group in 2019, which has provided a forum for the public bodies to formally co-ordinate respective approaches to access to cash. This is chaired by HM Treasury and attended by the Bank of England, Payment Systems Regulator and Financial Conduct Authority. The members published an update on the actions of its members in July 2020. This included work led by the PSR and FCA to develop a comprehensive picture of cash access infrastructure across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Treasury has been working closely with regulators and industry to ensure customers continue to have access to essential banking services, including cash, while also protecting the safety of staff and customers. This has meant the vast majority of people have been able to access cash through the pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to ATMs, LINK (the scheme that runs the UK’s largest ATM network) has existing arrangements in place to protect free-to-use ATMs that do not have another free-to-use ATM or Post Office within one kilometre. LINK’s members have also made £5 million available to fund ATMs at the request of communities with poor access to cash. The Payment Systems Regulator has powers to regulate LINK and is holding it to account over its commitment to protect the broad geographic spread of free-to-use ATMs.</p>
answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
answering member printed John Glen more like this
grouped question UIN
160713 more like this
160714 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-04T10:25:35.807Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-04T10:25:35.807Z
answering member
4051
label Biography information for John Glen more like this
tabling member
4435
label Biography information for Patricia Gibson more like this
1293323
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury remove filter
hansard heading Cash Dispensing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of Which?’s recent research showing a nationwide reduction in free-to-use cashpoints; and if he will publish the Government's timeframe for bringing forward legislative proposals to protect access to cash. more like this
tabling member constituency North Ayrshire and Arran more like this
tabling member printed
Patricia Gibson more like this
uin 160713 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-04more like thismore than 2021-03-04
answer text <p>The Government has committed to legislate to protect access to cash and ensure that the UK’s cash infrastructure is sustainable for the long term. To progress this work, the Government published a Call for Evidence on Access to Cash in October 2020. The Call for Evidence sought views on the key considerations associated with cash access, including deposit and withdrawal facilities, cash acceptance, and regulatory oversight of the cash system. The Government is considering responses to the Call for Evidence and will set out next steps in due course.</p><p> </p><p>The Government created the Joint Authorities Cash Strategy Group in 2019, which has provided a forum for the public bodies to formally co-ordinate respective approaches to access to cash. This is chaired by HM Treasury and attended by the Bank of England, Payment Systems Regulator and Financial Conduct Authority. The members published an update on the actions of its members in July 2020. This included work led by the PSR and FCA to develop a comprehensive picture of cash access infrastructure across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Treasury has been working closely with regulators and industry to ensure customers continue to have access to essential banking services, including cash, while also protecting the safety of staff and customers. This has meant the vast majority of people have been able to access cash through the pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to ATMs, LINK (the scheme that runs the UK’s largest ATM network) has existing arrangements in place to protect free-to-use ATMs that do not have another free-to-use ATM or Post Office within one kilometre. LINK’s members have also made £5 million available to fund ATMs at the request of communities with poor access to cash. The Payment Systems Regulator has powers to regulate LINK and is holding it to account over its commitment to protect the broad geographic spread of free-to-use ATMs.</p>
answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
answering member printed John Glen more like this
grouped question UIN
160712 more like this
160714 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-04T10:25:35.74Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-04T10:25:35.74Z
answering member
4051
label Biography information for John Glen more like this
tabling member
4435
label Biography information for Patricia Gibson more like this
1293324
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury remove filter
hansard heading Cash Dispensing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps his Department has taken to ensure that people can continue to access cash; and if he will publish the Government's timeframe for bringing forward legislative proposals to protect access to cash. more like this
tabling member constituency North Ayrshire and Arran more like this
tabling member printed
Patricia Gibson more like this
uin 160714 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-04more like thismore than 2021-03-04
answer text <p>The Government has committed to legislate to protect access to cash and ensure that the UK’s cash infrastructure is sustainable for the long term. To progress this work, the Government published a Call for Evidence on Access to Cash in October 2020. The Call for Evidence sought views on the key considerations associated with cash access, including deposit and withdrawal facilities, cash acceptance, and regulatory oversight of the cash system. The Government is considering responses to the Call for Evidence and will set out next steps in due course.</p><p> </p><p>The Government created the Joint Authorities Cash Strategy Group in 2019, which has provided a forum for the public bodies to formally co-ordinate respective approaches to access to cash. This is chaired by HM Treasury and attended by the Bank of England, Payment Systems Regulator and Financial Conduct Authority. The members published an update on the actions of its members in July 2020. This included work led by the PSR and FCA to develop a comprehensive picture of cash access infrastructure across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Treasury has been working closely with regulators and industry to ensure customers continue to have access to essential banking services, including cash, while also protecting the safety of staff and customers. This has meant the vast majority of people have been able to access cash through the pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to ATMs, LINK (the scheme that runs the UK’s largest ATM network) has existing arrangements in place to protect free-to-use ATMs that do not have another free-to-use ATM or Post Office within one kilometre. LINK’s members have also made £5 million available to fund ATMs at the request of communities with poor access to cash. The Payment Systems Regulator has powers to regulate LINK and is holding it to account over its commitment to protect the broad geographic spread of free-to-use ATMs.</p>
answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
answering member printed John Glen more like this
grouped question UIN
160712 more like this
160713 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-04T10:25:35.853Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-04T10:25:35.853Z
answering member
4051
label Biography information for John Glen more like this
tabling member
4435
label Biography information for Patricia Gibson more like this
1293330
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury remove filter
hansard heading West Midlands Combined Authority: Railway Stations more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what representations he has recently received from the West Midlands Combined Authority on the funding of three new train stations to serve the Camp Hill Line in Birmingham; and when the West Midlands Combined Authority is planned to receive the full funding to implement plans for the Camp Hill Line. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 160523 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-04more like thismore than 2021-03-04
answer text <p>The Government is committed to improving local connectivity and supporting economic growth in the West Midlands. Yesterday’s Budget confirmed £59m of funding towards five new rail stations in the region, of which three will serve the Camp Hill Line.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-04T09:41:53.84Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-04T09:41:53.84Z
answering member
4597
label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
1293345
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury remove filter
hansard heading Stamp Duty Land Tax more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a tapering-off period for the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday beyond 31 March 2021, for people who have begun the buying process beforehand, but not completed it. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Zarah Sultana more like this
uin 160825 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-04more like thismore than 2021-03-04
answer text <p>The temporary increase in the SDLT nil rate band will be extended to continue to support the housing market, while ensuring that purchases that are unable to be completed before 31 March because of delays in the sector are still able to receive the relief.</p><p> </p><p>The nil rate band will continue to be set at £500,000 until 30 June 2021. In order to ease the housing market back to the standard rates, from 1 July 2021, the nil rate band will step down to £250,000 before returning to the standard rate of £125,000 from 1 October 2021.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-04T16:49:00.327Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-04T16:49:00.327Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4786
label Biography information for Zarah Sultana more like this
1293575
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury remove filter
hansard heading Child Benefit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the expected (a) turnaround time and (b) service level is for recipients of child benefit who are pursuing outstanding claims and queries; and whether those (i) turnaround times and (ii) service levels have been met over the last two years. more like this
tabling member constituency South Shields more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck more like this
uin 160681 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-04more like thismore than 2021-03-04
answer text <p>HMRC aim to process new claims and changes of circumstances from UK Child Benefit and tax credit customers in 22 days. For international customers HMRC aim to process new claims and changes of circumstances in 92 days. For other priority post items HMRC aim to deal with those queries in 15 days. Those targets have been met in each of the last two years.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-04T16:46:46.017Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-04T16:46:46.017Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4277
label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck more like this
1293612
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury remove filter
hansard heading Money Service Businesses: Business Rates more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether inbound tourist currency exchange shops serving inbound tourists are distinct from bureau de change shops serving local immigrants transferring currency out of the country, in respect of eligibility for covid-19 Business Rates Relief. more like this
tabling member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
tabling member printed
Nickie Aiken more like this
uin 160809 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-04more like thismore than 2021-03-04
answer text <p>The Government has published guidance on eligibility for the business rates holiday for retail, hospitality and leisure properties.</p><p> </p><p>It is for Local Authorities to implement any reliefs and make decisions on eligibility in line with that guidance.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-04T16:44:11.15Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-04T16:44:11.15Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4741
label Biography information for Nickie Aiken more like this
1293616
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury remove filter
hansard heading Coronavirus: Vaccination more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding the adequacy of funding to local authorities to support public engagement activities aimed at encouraging covid-19 vaccine uptake locally. more like this
tabling member constituency Dulwich and West Norwood more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Hayes more like this
uin 160742 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-04more like thismore than 2021-03-04
answer text <p>The Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government regularly discuss local government funding. The specific issue of encouraging vaccine uptake is a public health matter and thus the responsibility of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.</p><p> </p><p>Significant additional funding has been made available for local public health responses to Covid-19. Chief among these is the Contain Outbreak Management Fund, which will provide over £2 billion across local authorities in England across the financial years 2020-21 and 2021-22 for a range of public health initiatives, including communications.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, over £23 million in funding has been allocated through the Community Champions scheme to 60 councils and to voluntary groups across England to expand work to support those most at risk from Covid-19 and boost vaccine take up.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s plan to maximise Covid-19 vaccine uptake is available at the following webpage: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-uptake-plan/uk-covid-19-vaccine-uptake-plan" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-uptake-plan/uk-covid-19-vaccine-uptake-plan</a>.</p>
answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Steve Barclay more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-04T11:13:33.233Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-04T11:13:33.233Z
answering member
4095
label Biography information for Steve Barclay more like this
tabling member
4510
label Biography information for Helen Hayes more like this
1293678
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury remove filter
hansard heading Blackmore Bond: Insolvency more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of protection for investors since the collapse of Blackmore Bond plc. more like this
tabling member constituency Glenrothes more like this
tabling member printed
Peter Grant more like this
uin 160731 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-04more like thismore than 2021-03-04
answer text <p>The Government is aware of the failure of Blackmore Bond plc and the latest report submitted by the Joint Administrators in December. Blackmore Bond plc issued non-transferable debt securities (sometimes known as mini-bonds). It is not a regulated activity for firms to issue their own non-transferable debt securities. However, in the UK, responsibility for regulating the promotion and marketing of mini-bonds lies with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).</p><p> </p><p>On 1 January 2021 the FCA made permanent rules banning the promotion of high risk ‘speculative illiquid securities’ (including some mini-bonds) to ordinary retail consumers. These rules were introduced in response to the failure of London Capital &amp; Finance and concerns about the suitability of speculative illiquid securities for retail investors. This ban prevents future companies like Blackmore Bond plc marketing their products to retail investors. The Treasury is currently undertaking a review into the regulatory framework for mini-bonds and will launch a consultation later this year on the regulation of non-transferable debt securities.</p><p> </p><p>In view of the FCA’s role as an independent non-governmental body it would not be appropriate for Government to comment on the FCA’s handling of Blackmore Bond plc. Investors who have concerns about the FCA’s handling of the failure of Blackmore Bond plc can make a complaint using the FCA Complaints Scheme.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
answering member printed John Glen more like this
grouped question UIN
160732 more like this
160734 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-04T10:25:59.28Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-04T10:25:59.28Z
answering member
4051
label Biography information for John Glen more like this
tabling member
4466
label Biography information for Peter Grant more like this