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1436928

	registered interest
	date	01/03/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Further Education: VAT
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to give further education corporations the same VAT status as Multi Academy Trusts and 16 to 19 Free Schools.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	132164
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2022 answer text Under UK VAT rules, the supply of education is outside the scope of VAT, as a non-business activity, if provided without a charge. When a charge is applied, it is exempt from VAT if provided by certain eligible bodies, usually not-for-profit. This includes universities, sixth form colleges, further education colleges, and other educational providers that comply with regulations set by the UK Government.<p> </p>Local Authority maintained schools, as well as voluntary controlled, community, and foundation schools are all able to reclaim any VAT incurred on the costs of the provision of education through a refund scheme provided under section 33B of the VAT Act 1994. This ensures that the burden of VAT does not otherwise fall on local taxation.<p> </p>Academies and free schools are also covered by the VAT refund scheme; this is to ensure that institutions leaving Local Authority control are not at a financial disadvantage due to their change in status.<p> </p>Sixth form colleges and further education colleges are not included in the section 33B refund scheme. Like many other providers of public services, they are expected to cover their VAT costs from their funding allocations, which include these VAT costs. Sixth form colleges have the choice to restructure as academies, enabling the recovery of VAT under the refund scheme, but many choose not to.<p> </p>While the Government keeps all taxes under review, there are no current plans to change these provisions. answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 07/03/2022 16:21:41 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1236173

	registered interest
	date	21/09/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Bank Services: British Nationals Abroad
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what guidance his Department has issued to UK customers of British banks who are resident in the EU on the continued availability of their bank accounts after 1 January 2021.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	92702
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/09/2020 answer text <p>Whether UK banks can service EEA-based customers is a matter of local law and regulation and may be impacted by how firms are set up, and what steps they have taken to continue to service customers. We expect banks to act lawfully and in accordance with local regulators’ expectations.</p><p> </p><p>We also expect that banks work to ensure good outcomes for their customers and provide timely communications to them to enable them to make appropriate decisions and take necessary steps. If customers are concerned then they should speak to their provider.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 24/09/2020 15:38:11 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1355570

	registered interest
	date	14/09/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will list the forms and documents that companies based in the EU exporting to the UK have to complete when sending their goods into the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	49030
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2021 answer text <p>When importing goods into the UK, traders (or their representatives) will generally need to complete a customs declaration. Most customs declarations are made electronically.</p><p> </p><p>Depending upon the type of goods and whether the goods are entering free-circulation or another customs procedure, other information, documents and licences may be needed. Full details of these requirements are available in HMRC guidance.</p><p> </p><p>Until 31 December 2021 most importers of non-controlled goods from the EU can delay the submission of their customs declarations for up to 175 days after import if they wish. The importer needs to record details of the import in their commercial records and provide their Economic Operators Registration and Identification number to their haulier in case they need to demonstrate to UK port and border officials that they are importing goods using delayed declarations.</p><p> </p><p>The management of EU export procedures and documentation is the responsibility of the customs authorities of EU Member States. It is important that companies based in the EU (or their representatives) confirm the processes at their port of departure and any conditions or procedures that may apply.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 20/09/2021 16:08:44 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1352196

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	International Monetary System: Belarus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his policy is on the granting of new Special Drawing Rights to Belarus by the IMF.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	41662
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2021 answer text <p>We are considering all appropriate and effective means of constraining the finances of the Lukashenko regime. The UK has already made more than 100 sanctions designations in response to the fraudulent elections and subsequent human rights violations in Belarus and remains committed to taking action against those responsible for the continued suppression of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms.</p><p>The IMF implemented a new general allocation of Special Drawing Rights on the 23 August. The unconditional nature of the SDR allocation means that Belarus will receive a new allocation in proportion to its quota share, consistent with the IMF’s Articles of Agreement. It is worth noting that IMF Special Drawing Rights, or SDRs, are an international reserve asset and are not money or currency, though may be exchanged with other countries for currency through a system of Voluntary Trading Arrangements. The UK retains the right to refuse to purchase SDRs from any countries that we choose. The UK has driven G7 calls for the SDR allocation to be accompanied by transparency and accountability measures and updated IMF guidance on how countries should appropriately use their SDRs.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 13/09/2021 09:33:14 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1151305

	registered interest
	date	22/10/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Customs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, under what provisions are goods leaving the EU’s customs territory required to submit exit summary declarations.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	3555
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2019 answer text <p>Under the existing Union Customs Code (UCC) rules, businesses exporting goods are required to provide safety and security information. Article 263 of the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013) requires the submission of pre-departure declarations. This can be fulfilled through a customs declaration made under Article 263, or alternatively under Article 270 for re-exports, or in other cases under Article 271 by means of exit summary declarations. An exit summary declaration is only needed where a fiscal export declaration has not been lodged or is not required.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 28/10/2019 14:04:32 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1653371

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Safe Hands Plans: Insolvency
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he received a report from the Financial Conduct Authority on the collapse of the Safe Hands funeral group.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	194338
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2023 answer text <p>Throughout the process of bringing the pre-paid funeral plan sector into regulation, the government has worked closely with the FCA to ensure that the regulation of the sector is proportionate and effective.</p><p> </p><p>As part of regular engagement with HM Treasury, the FCA made officials aware in March 2022 that Safe Hands would enter administration.</p><p> </p><p>The government and the FCA continue to engage regularly as we monitor the impact of regulation in this sector.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 20/07/2023 14:30:51 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1186149

	registered interest
	date	18/03/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Catering: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what financial assistance is available to mobile catering businesses affected by covid-19.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	31439
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2020 answer text <p>This is an incredibly challenging time for all types of businesses, both large and small. Therefore, the Chancellor has announced an unprecedented package of measures to protect businesses and workers against the current economic emergency, including an initial £330 billion of loan guarantees. This is on top of compensation for statutory sick pay as announced in the Budget.</p><p> </p><p>On Friday 20 March the Chancellor announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to help firms continue to keep people in employment. Businesses can put workers on temporary leave and the government will pay them cash grants of 80% of their wages up to a cap of £2,500, providing they keep the worker employed.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Steve Barclay question first answered 24/03/2020 09:43:02 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1363000

	registered interest
	date	25/10/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Stamp Duty Land Tax
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to extend the stamp duty land tax holiday to people who have been unable to sell their flats as a result of unsafe cladding.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	62605
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2021 answer text <p>The temporary Stamp Duty Land Tax relief concluded on 30 September 2021. The Government does not currently have any plans to reintroduce the relief for properties with fire safety concerns.</p><p> </p><p>The temporary relief was designed to create immediate momentum in the property market, in turn supporting jobs which rely on custom from the property industry, such as retailers and tradespeople.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is investing over £5 billion in building safety, including an additional £3.5 billion announced in February by the Housing Secretary for the remediation of unsafe cladding for all leaseholders in high rise residential buildings.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 02/11/2021 12:55:18 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1151306

	registered interest
	date	22/10/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Protocol: Customs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what paperwork and declarations will be required under the new Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in respect of goods moving from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	3556
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2019 answer text <p>The new deal will enable the Government to ensure that no tariffs are payable for goods moving from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK and that there is no hard border on the island of Ireland. The deal will allow the Government to maintain unfettered access for goods moving from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK. Some practical information will need to be provided electronically for these movements for safety and security purposes, and to maintain compliance with existing international obligations. This agreement protects the economy of Northern Ireland and Ireland by ensuring that all businesses can continue to trade easily across the North-South border without customs checks or controls.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 28/10/2019 14:09:29 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1151307

	registered interest
	date	22/10/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Protocol: Customs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what paperwork and declarations will be required under the new Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in respect of goods moving from the rest of the UK to Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
	tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
	uin	3557
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2019 answer text <p>The new deal ensures that Northern Ireland continues to be part of the UK’s customs territory and that no tariffs will be payable on goods moving from the rest of the UK to Northern Ireland. For the protection of the single regulatory zone, and to ensure that the correct tariffs are applied, it will be necessary to collect information on goods moving from the rest of the UK to Northern Ireland. Declarations will be electronic and, to minimise the impact on traders, will be designed to collect necessary fiscal and regulatory data as part of the same process. This agreement protects the economy of Northern Ireland and Ireland by ensuring that all businesses can continue to trade easily across the North-South border without customs checks or controls.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 28/10/2019 13:49:26 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn