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1088727

registered interest
date	14/03/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Boilers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he had with (a) the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, (b) the boiler manufacturing industry and (c) trade unions prior to his announcement on 13 March 2019 of a ban on gas boilers in new dwellings from 2025.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	232519
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2019 answer text <p>As part of its preparations for Spring Statement, HM Treasury engages with a wide range of stakeholders and other government departments. The government will consult on the detail of the Future Homes Standard as part of its review of the Building Regulations energy efficiency standards in 2019, and input from stakeholders will be welcomed.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 19/03/2019 11:38:07 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1088253

registered interest
date	13/03/2019
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Nuclear Reactors
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what progress his Department is making in its assessment of the merits and development of small modular nuclear reactors.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	231904
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2019 answer text <p>Our landmark Nuclear Sector Deal announced up to £56m to support the development of advanced nuclear technologies, including small and advanced modular reactors. Of this, up to £44m is for the Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Feasibility and Development project. We have received all 8 feasibility studies for Phase 1 and are assessing these now. We aim to announce any contracts for the next phase in the Summer.</p><p> </p><p>The Expert Finance Working Group on Small Reactors, which was set to advise Government on how small reactor projects could raise private investment in the UK, submitted its independent report to Government in August 2018. We are considering the report and its recommendations and will announce next steps in due course.</p><p> </p><p>We are also considering a proposal from a UK Consortium led by Rolls-Royce that could result in a significant joint investment. We expect to make a decision on this in the Spring.</p> answering member constituency Watford answering member printed Richard Harrington question first answered 20/03/2019 11:25:18 answering member 4068 label Biography information for Lord Harrington of Watford
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1088254

registered interest
date	13/03/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Foreign Companies: VAT
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 prevent VAT evasion by overseas companies using internet platforms with fake VAT numbers.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	231905
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2019 answer text <p>The government has led the way in tackling this complex and international problem. A package of measures were announced at Budget 2016 to disrupt and deter abuse by some overseas businesses selling goods to UK customers through online marketplaces. This included holding online marketplaces jointly liable for the future unpaid VAT of non-compliant overseas businesses, including where the overseas business uses a fake VAT number. These rules were extended in 2018 to require an online marketplace to display a valid VAT number for businesses on its platform if provided with one. Up to 31 December 2018, HMRC has issued 4,800 notices to online marketplaces notifying them of these non-compliant businesses resulting in their removal from those platforms.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 21/03/2019 14:49:34 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1087100

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	Tax Avoidance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the interest rate charged by HMRC is on back taxes incurred through reassessment of loan charge schemes.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	231361
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2019 answer text <p>Disguised Remuneration (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. The loans are provided on terms that mean they are not repaid in practice, so they are no different to normal income and are, and always have been, taxable.</p><p> </p><p>For both employers and individuals, late payment interest will be applied in the normal way, and is payable at the rates which are published by HMRC, currently 3.25%. However, where people settle with HMRC, and have taken reasonable care, they will not pay any penalties for inaccuracies on their tax returns.</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. 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> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 20/03/2019 17:13:47 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1078493

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	European Parliament: Elections
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether extending Article 50 would lead to a requirement to hold elections in the UK to the European Parliament.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	226525
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>As the Prime Minister said in her statement to the House, we do not want to see Article 50 extended. She was also clear that any extension should be time-limited and as short as possible, and a short extension would almost certainly have to be a one-off.</p><p>As the Prime Minister has said, holding European Parliament elections would not be consistent with the result of the referendum.</p> answering member constituency Spelthorne answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng question first answered 04/03/2019 16:11:40 answering member 4134 label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1076693

registered interest
date	25/02/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Disclosure and Barring Service
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What plans he has to make changes to the Disclosure and Barring Service after the Supreme Court judgment of 30 January 2019.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	909409
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2019 answer text <p>The judgment found two aspects of the disclosure regime to be incompatible with the Article 8 right to private life.The Government will carefully consider the details of this complex judgment.</p><p>Any legislative changes will not only conform to the judgment, but will continue to ensure that the disclosure regime supports effective protection for children and vulnerable adults.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 25/02/2019 16:44:40 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1061081

registered interest
date	14/02/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Cars: Leasing and Loans
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 value of current car loans and car-leasing schemes in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	221565
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>On 1 April 2014, regulation of the consumer credit market, including high-cost lenders, was transferred to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We have passed the Honourable Members question on to the FCA, who will reply directly by letter. A copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 20/02/2019 15:31:51 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1061082

registered interest
date	14/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Space Technology
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to publish his Department's military space strategy.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	221566
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/02/2019 answer text <p>Following the Prime Minister's December announcement that the UK would not use the Galileo satellite system for Defence purposes, and the release of the Modernising Defence Programme report, the Ministry of Defence has been assessing our space capabilities, coherence and requirements. Once this short work is complete we will publish the Defence Strategic Guidance on Space.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 21/02/2019 15:50:48 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1061083

registered interest
date	14/02/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Allergies: Medical Equipment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of EpiPens.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	221567
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2019 answer text <p>Supplies of EpiPen and other adrenaline auto-injectors are currently available in volumes that are sufficient to meet historic United Kingdom requirements. The Department continues to work very closely with all the manufacturers of adrenaline auto-injectors and can confirm that the supply situation continues to improve going forward, with further deliveries expected over the coming weeks. All patients who require an adrenaline auto-injector should now be able to obtain a device from their pharmacy.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 22/02/2019 08:20:28 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1061084

registered interest
date	14/02/2019
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Directors: Registration
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the potential benefits of introducing Director Identification Numbers such as is being introduced or considered in Australia, New Zealand and India.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	221568
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>The Government is currently considering a broad package of reforms to Companies House to ensure it is fit for the future and continues to contribute to the UK’s business environment. We plan to consult on these reforms in due course.</p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst grouped question UIN 221569 question first answered 20/02/2019 17:35:21 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar