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1200023

registered interest
date	03/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Audiobooks: VAT
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reasons audiobooks were not included in the zero-rating VAT on e-publications announced in the Budget 2020; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	54133
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2020 answer text <p>The extension of the zero rate of VAT has been introduced to provide consistency in approach between certain physical and digital publications in order to support reading and literacy in all its forms. Audiobooks are already taxed consistently at the standard rate in both physical and digital format.</p><p> </p><p>In UK law, a book is deemed to be something that is read or looked at, a definition that does not include audio content in both digital and physical form.</p><p> </p><p>The Government keeps all taxes under review, including VAT.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 54134 question first answered 08/06/2020 14:46:16 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows

1200024

registered interest
date	03/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Audiobooks: VAT
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate he has made of the potential cost to the Exchequer of removing VAT from audiobooks; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	54134
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2020 answer text <p>The extension of the zero rate of VAT has been introduced to provide consistency in approach between certain physical and digital publications in order to support reading and literacy in all its forms. Audiobooks are already taxed consistently at the standard rate in both physical and digital format.</p><p> </p><p>In UK law, a book is deemed to be something that is read or looked at, a definition that does not include audio content in both digital and physical form.</p><p> </p><p>The Government keeps all taxes under review, including VAT.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 54133 question first answered 08/06/2020 14:46:16 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows

1199748

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Statutory Sick Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of permanently removing waiting days for statutory sick pay for all illnesses and impairments.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	53479
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2020 answer text <p>As part of the Government’s strategy to support people affected by coronavirus (COVID 19), my department has made a number of limited changes to the operation of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). In doing so, we have balanced the need to provide additional support for employees who are sick, self-isolating or shielding due to coronavirus and are unable to work as a result, with considerations about the burden on employers.</p><p> </p><p>Temporarily suspending waiting days ensures SSP is payable from day one of a period of absence, rather than day four, to encourage people to follow government advice to prevent the spread of coronavirus.</p><p> </p><p>We consulted last year on a range of measures, including reform of SSP, designed to reduce ill-health related job loss. We will bring forward proposals on next steps later this year.</p><p> </p><p>SSP is just one part of the government’s safety net. Where an employee’s income is reduced while off sick and they require further financial support they may be able to claim Universal Credit and new style Employment and Support Allowance, depending on individual circumstances.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 08/06/2020 12:33:23 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows

1198479

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
answering body	Leader of the House
answering dept id	34
answering dept short name	Leader of the House
answering dept sort name	Leader of the House
hansard heading	Members: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Leader of the House, what plans he has to enable hon. Members that are required to self-isolate as a result of a (a) contact identified through the Government’s test, trace, isolate programme, (b) a positive test for covid-19 by (i) themselves and (ii) a member of their household and (c) member of their household displays symptoms of covid-19 to participate in (A) votes and (b) parliamentary proceedings.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	52153
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2020 answer text <p>I would encourage all MPs that are able to do so to return to Parliament. I recognise that health is a personal matter and MPs with health concerns will need to make their own decision about what is appropriate for them. My expectation is that the pairing arrangements will apply to members in cases of illness in the usual way.</p><p>For those Members unable to attend Westminster for medical or public health reasons related to the pandemic, I have tabled a motion to allow participation in proceedings on Questions, Urgent Questions and Statements virtually. The Government has also committed to enabling proxy voting for those who are shielding or clinically vulnerable.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Somerset answering member printed Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg question first answered 04/06/2020 14:12:19 answering member 4099 label Biography information for Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows

1198480

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Members: Travel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission has made an assessment of the effect of the travel restrictions in relation to covid-19 on trends in the level of the cost of MP’s travel to Westminster.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	52154
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2020 answer text <p>Issues relating to the costs of MPs’ travel to Westminster are a matter for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.</p><p>The Commission has ensured the Travel Office remains available to all members to facilitate their travel to and from Westminster and have made specific arrangements to ensure that accommodation is available where required.</p> answering member constituency Perth and North Perthshire answering member printed Pete Wishart question first answered 04/06/2020 19:03:00 answering member 1440 label Biography information for Pete Wishart
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows

1197436

registered interest
date	20/05/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Home Office: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average length of time was for Ministers of her Department to respond to correspondence from hon. Members in each month in the last two years.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	49729
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2020 answer text <p>The Home Office does not measure the average time for responding to correspondence from hon. Members.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>However, in line with Cabinet Office guidance, the Home Office has a target of responding within 20 working days where a response is required.</p><p>As you will understand, the Home Office is currently dealing with unprecedented volumes of correspondence due to COVID-19. The Home Office ensures that urgent cases raised by hon. Members are prioritised and is taking steps to provide substantive responses in as short a time as possible.</p><p> </p><p>All correspondence received from hon. Members is being reviewed and will be responded to as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 08/06/2020 11:07:56 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows

1197437

registered interest
date	20/05/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Treasury: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average length of time was for Ministers of his Department to respond to correspondence from hon. Members in each month in the last two years.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	49730
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2020 answer text <p>Information on average response times is not held.</p><p> </p><p>However, in 2019, the Treasury replied to 90% of MPs’ correspondence within 15 working days.</p><p> </p><p>The Treasury has received unprecedented amounts of correspondence since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK. All Member’s correspondence is currently receiving attention and will be responded to as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 02/06/2020 06:59:03 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows

1197439

registered interest
date	20/05/2020
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	Department of Health and Social Care: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average length of time was for Ministers of his Department to respond to correspondence from hon. Members in each month in the last two years.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	49732
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2020 answer text <p>In line with Cabinet Office guidance, the Department has a target of responding to correspondence within 18 working days, where a response is required.</p><p>The Department is currently dealing with unprecedented volumes of correspondence due to COVID-19. The Department ensures that urgent cases raised by hon. Members are prioritised and is taking steps to provide substantive responses in as short a time as possible.</p><p>All correspondence received from hon. Members is being reviewed and will be responded to as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 02/06/2020 10:15:45 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows

1197441

registered interest
date	20/05/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what the average length of time was for Ministers of his Department to respond to correspondence from hon. Members in each month in the last two years.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	49733
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2020 answer text <p>In line with Cabinet Office guidance, DCMS has a target of responding within 20 working days where a response is required. As you will understand, we are currently dealing with unprecedented volumes of correspondence due to COVID-19. DCMS ensures that urgent cases raised by hon. Members are prioritised, and is taking steps to provide substantive responses in as short a time as possible.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>All correspondence received from hon. Members is being reviewed and will be responded to as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 08/06/2020 10:56:19 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows

1197442

registered interest
date	20/05/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Department for Education: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the average length of time was for Ministers of his Department to respond to correspondence from hon. Members in each month in the last two years.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	49734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2020 answer text <p>The Department has a target of responding within 18 working days where a response is required. In 2019 the Department responded to 94% of correspondence from hon. Members within 18 working days, and 89% in 2018. A breakdown of the data by month is available in the attached table.</p><p>As you will understand, the Department is currently dealing with unprecedented volumes of correspondence due to COVID-19. The Department ensures that urgent cases raised by hon. Members are prioritised wherever possible, and is taking steps to provide substantive responses in as short a time as possible.</p><p>All correspondence received from hon. Members is being reviewed and will be responded to as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 08/06/2020 11:09:30 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb attachment 1 file name 49734_Correspondence_timeliness_statistics.xls title 49734 Table
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows