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1131836

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Financial 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 implications for his policy of the recommendations of the First Comprehensive Report by the Network for Greening the Financial System, co-authored by the Bank of England, published on 17 April 2019.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	263673
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2019 answer text <p>The government welcomes the report from the Network for Greening the Financial System and recognises that climate change is a source of financial risks. The government will publish a Green Finance Strategy this year that will set-out its approach to greening financial systems. The government has considered recommendations from the report as part of this process and is working closely with the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 17/06/2019 14:38:41 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1129082

	registered interest
	date	03/06/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Solar Power: VAT
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason the Government plans to increase VAT on domestic solar panels and batteries from 5 per cent to 20 per cent in Autumn 2019.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	258958
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2019 answer text <p>The Government is currently amending VAT rules regarding the installation of certain energy saving materials in order to comply with a ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union while maintaining as much of the relief as possible. The VAT treatment of the vast majority of solar panel installations is expected to be unaffected by the changes.</p><p> </p><p>Under UK law, battery storage systems have always been subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20%.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/06/2019 14:42:26 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1127847

	registered interest
	date	21/05/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Public Sector: Redundancy Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason he has included employees of Magnox Ltd in the consultation on the redundancy compensation cap for public sector workers.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	256909
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2019 answer text <p>The scope of the cap is guided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) independent classification of public sector bodies. The ONS determines whether a body falls within the public sector by reference to objective criteria based upon governance, funding, ownership and function. Magnox Ltd is classified as a public sector body by the ONS classification guide.</p><p> </p><p>We are undertaking staged implementation of the cap, with the first stage capturing: the UK Civil Service, non-departmental public bodies, executive agencies, non-ministerial departments, the National Health Service, academy schools, local government, and police forces. The cap on exit payments will then be extended to the rest of the public sector including Magnox Ltd, as guided by ONS classification, in due course.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 04/06/2019 06:48:05 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1126499

	registered interest
	date	14/05/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Cash Dispensing: Rural Areas
	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 ensure that remote rural areas have access to free to use cash machines.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	254104
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2019 answer text <p>The Government-established Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is closely monitoring developments in ATM provision. The PSR regulates LINK, the scheme which runs the UK’s ATM network, and has used its powers to hold LINK to account over LINK’s commitments to preserve the broad geographic spread of the ATM network.</p><p> </p><p>LINK has put in place specific arrangements to protect free-to-use ATMs more than 1 kilometre away from the next nearest free-to-use ATM. LINK has also enhanced its Financial Inclusion Programme, increasing the funding available for free ATMs in the most remote rural and deprived areas of the UK.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 20/05/2019 15:55:15 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1125049

	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	Credit Unions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to support the (a) development and (b) governance of credit unions.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	251214
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>The government remains committed to supporting credit unions, which provide vital services to financially under-served communities and contribute to the diversity of the UK’s financial services sector.</p><p> </p><p>At Autumn Budget 2018, the Chancellor announced a two-year pilot of a new prize-linked savings scheme offered through credit unions. This will support the credit union sector through increased membership, awareness and deposits, as well as encouraging participants to build up savings to help them cope with financial shocks.</p><p> </p><p>At Autumn Budget 2018 the Chancellor also announced a new £2 million challenge fund to promote innovative solutions from the UK’s Fintech sector to address challenges faced by social and community lenders, including credit unions.</p><p> </p><p>This Government believes improving governance in the sector is best led by the sector itself, and supports the work of industry bodies in this regard.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 13/05/2019 14:36:47 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1105122

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Import Duties
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason the HMRC's National Advice Line is now questions on whether there will be an import duty or tariff in relation to trade with the EU to their constituency Member of Parliament for answer.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	236983
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>Delivering the deal negotiated with the EU remains the governments priority. However, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, many UK businesses will need to apply the same processes to EU trade that apply when trading with the rest of the world. Guidance on customs procedures have been published on Gov.uk to include the temporary tariff structure which will be in place for 12 months after the UK leaves the EU.</p><p> </p><p>All HMRC staff follow standard guidance when dealing with customer queries on import duty and tariffs. It is not standard practice to refer such questions to Members of Parliament to answer. All HMRC staff receive regular coaching on their work and there is a structured quality review process in place to identify any areas of improvement.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 01/04/2019 15:37:09 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1064013

	registered interest
	date	19/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Company Cars: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has plans to (a) publish a legacy Company Car Tax table for vehicles registered before April 2020 and (b) freeze those rates at 2018-19 levels.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	223211
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2019 answer text <p>The government has engaged with stakeholders as part of the review of WLTP on vehicle taxes which closed on 17 February.</p><p> </p><p>The review sought evidence on how reported carbon dioxide emissions are impacted by the introduction of WLTP and whether any adjustment should be made to Vehicle Excise Duty and company car tax from April 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Responses to the review are currently being analysed and the government has committed to publishing a response in the spring.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 223212 223500 223502 question first answered 25/02/2019 16:27:53 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1064014

	registered interest
	date	19/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Company Cars: Taxation
	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 on (a) employers and (b) employees of maintaining current rates of Company Car Tax as a result of the implementation of Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	223212
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2019 answer text <p>The government has engaged with stakeholders as part of the review of WLTP on vehicle taxes which closed on 17 February.</p><p> </p><p>The review sought evidence on how reported carbon dioxide emissions are impacted by the introduction of WLTP and whether any adjustment should be made to Vehicle Excise Duty and company car tax from April 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Responses to the review are currently being analysed and the government has committed to publishing a response in the spring.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 223211 223500 223502 question first answered 25/02/2019 16:27:53 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1064049

	registered interest
	date	19/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Investment: Fraud
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government plans to introduce measures to require banks to reimburse people who have been misled by fraudulent investment schemes.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	223247
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>The Government takes the issue of investment fraud very seriously and is committed to protecting people and pursuing those who perpetuate scams wherever possible. In the area of pension scams in particular, the Government introduced regulations to ban pensions cold calling which came into force in early January 2019. Firms who break the rules could face penalties of up to half a million pounds.</p><p> </p><p>If fraudulent investments were recommended by an authorised financial advisor, the consumer can seek redress by the advisor’s firm by bringing the case to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).</p><p> </p><p>In the event that the authorised financial adviser is responsible or a UK authorised collective investment scheme fails, consumers also have access to Financial Services Compensation Scheme protection. The FSCS provides compensation to customers of financial services firms that have failed. Since 2011 the FSCS has paid over £60 million to claimants.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 26/02/2019 16:30:05 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1061022

	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	VAT: Electronic Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the requirement for people filing VAT returns under Making Things Digital to use a private company's software, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of the contract for that software; and what assessment he has made of the potential risk of data breach.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	221561
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2019 answer text <p>HMRC has not made contracts or paid software developers for the provision of Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible software.</p><p>However, software developers intending to develop MTD compatible software must comply with HMRC’s Terms of Use, which set out strict requirements they must meet, including in terms of cyber-security and the security, storage, management and processing of customer data. HMRC monitors data sent to its systems for fraud prevention, and to ensure that customer data is safe. The Terms of Use are available here:</p><p><a href="https://developer.service.hmrc.gov.uk/api-documentation/docs/terms-of-use" target="_blank">https://developer.service.hmrc.gov.uk/api-documentation/docs/terms-of-use</a>.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 19/02/2019 16:47:25 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1060717

	registered interest
	date	13/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Help to Save Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to improve publicity of the Help to Save scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	220755
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>HMRC is promoting Help to Save to potential customers through established channels including the Tax Credit digital service, HMRC helplines, Jobcentres, and HMRC App. Initial research suggested that this is the most appropriate way of reaching the eligible population.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC has publicised the scheme through social media and had positive coverage in national, regional and consumer media. HMRC is also engaged with local authorities and housing associations nationwide, along with a wider national stakeholder network including Citizens Advice and the Money Advice Service.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC is currently sending out text messages with details of the scheme to potentially eligible customers who have yet to open an account. Plans are also in place to send letters to individuals who may be eligible for the scheme.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC has also developed new relationships with organisations offering salary deduction services to major UK employers, allowing employees to sign up to the scheme while making savings easier through automatic deductions.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC will continue to review how best to maximise take-up, and is increasing its understanding of customer interest and behaviour throughout these early stages of the scheme.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 18/02/2019 16:42:55 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1060720

	registered interest
	date	13/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Working Tax Credit
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value was of the contract with Concentrix for its investigation into payments of Working Tax Credits; how many claimants were pursued as part of Concentrix’s contract; and how many of those investigations were successful.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	220756
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>Full details on HMRC’s contract with Concentrix and details on how many investigations were undertaken and how many were successful are available publicly.</p><p> </p><p>On 17 January 2017 the National Audit Office published its ‘Investigation into HMRC’s contract with Concentrix’. This can be found at</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.nao.org.uk/report/hmrcs-contract-with-concentrix/" target="_blank">https://www.nao.org.uk/report/hmrcs-contract-with-concentrix/</a></p><p> </p><p>On 4 April 2017 the Committee for Public Accounts published its report ‘HMRC’s contract with Concentrix’. This can be found at</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201617/cmselect/cmpubacc/998/99802.htm" target="_blank">https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201617/cmselect/cmpubacc/998/99802.htm</a></p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 20/02/2019 15:43:32 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1060727

	registered interest
	date	13/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Working Tax Credit
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will publish the protocol used to determine whether an individual was investigated for an inappropriate claim for working tax credits (a) directly by the Department or (b) by an external agency.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	220757
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>HMRC guidance is available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/claimant-compliance-manual" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/claimant-compliance-manual</a>.</p><p> </p><p>No checks have been carried out by external agencies since November 2016 when HMRC and Concentrix agreed to exit the contract with immediate effect.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 20/02/2019 15:38:19 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1050133

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Sheltered Housing: VAT
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason HMRC has introduced new guidance on the payment of VAT on costs for the provision of site-based staff at (a) sheltered units of accommodation and (b) other such developments.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	213206
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>There has been no change in government policy in this area. Service charges payable by residents to a landlord are exempt from VAT and continue to be so. Equally, the supply of any on-site staff to an individual, landlord or company has, since the inception of VAT, been a taxable supply.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC became aware that a number of property management and similar companies had not been correctly accounting for VAT on their services, thereby giving them an unfair advantage over their competitors.</p><p> </p><p>To address this, on 7 September 2018, HMRC issued a Revenue and Customs Brief 06/2018 and associated documents to publicise the correct VAT treatment in respect of goods and services, including staff, supplied by a property management company or similar to a landlord or a “Right to Manage” (RTM) company. These documents are available via the gov.uk website.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 31/01/2019 15:45:05 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1043708

	registered interest
	date	17/01/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Insurance: Criminal Records
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with insurance companies on the potential for discrimination through the use of criminal record information for the purpose of setting policy premiums.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	210008
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2019 answer text <p>It is important that consumers have access to suitable insurance products at the right price. The government remains in regular discussion with the insurance industry and other interested parties, including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), on the provision of insurance in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Insurers make decisions about the terms on which they will offer cover following an assessment of the relevant risks. This is usually informed by the insurer’s claims experience and other industry-wide statistics.</p><p> </p><p>The Government does not intend to intervene in the commercial decisions of insurers as this could damage competition in the market. The respective capabilities of insurers to assess risk is a key element on which they compete. This competition is important and should lead to better products and lower prices for consumers overall.</p><p>In addition, on 31st October 2018 the FCA announced the details of a market study into the pricing practices used by insurers. The market study will give the FCA a deeper understanding of the scale of any harm to consumers from insurance pricing practices, who it affects and, if required, what actions are required to improve the market. The FCA expects to release its interim report in Summer 2019.</p><p> </p><p>Consumers are encouraged to shop around for the most suitable cover at the best price. The charity Unlock provides support specifically for those with previous convictions in accessing insurance services and can be found at <a href="http://www.unlock.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.unlock.org.uk</a>.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 23/01/2019 17:26:58 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1015565

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Social Services: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the announcement of an additional £640 million for social care in 2019-20 in the Autumn Budget 2018, what methodology his Department used to determine the sum of £640 million for social care.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	196091
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2018 answer text <p>The Autumn Budget 2018 announced an additional £650 million in 2019-20 for social care. Within this, local councils will receive £240 million for adult social care. This will make sure people can leave hospital when they are ready, into a care setting that best meets their needs. This will help the NHS to free up the beds it needs over winter. This repeats the £240 million for local councils for adult social care to alleviate winter pressures in 2018-19.</p><p>The Budget announced a further £410 million in 2019-20 for adults and children’s social care. Where necessary, local councils should use this funding to ensure that adult social care pressures do not create additional demand on the NHS. Local councils can also use it to improve their social care offer for older people, people with disabilities and children.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 03/12/2018 13:34:13 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1006867

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Social Services: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the announcement of additional funding for social care in 2019-20 in Budget 2018, how his Department calculated the adequacy of that funding in order to meet the immediate needs of local authorities and social care providers; and what the source of that additional funding is.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	191261
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2018 answer text <p>The government recognises the social care sector faces short term pressures, which is why Autumn Budget 2018 announced an additional £650 million for councils in 2019/20 for social care. This is additional funding sourced from the Exchequer.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 19/11/2018 13:36:49 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

987888

	registered interest
	date	15/10/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Loans: Gambling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions has he had with the Financial Conduct Authority on the eligibility criteria used by lenders to tackle lending to people with that are addicted to gambling.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	179079
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2018 answer text <p>The Regulation of consumer credit is a matter for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The government has given the FCA strong powers to protect consumers.</p><p> </p><p>FCA rules are based on the principle that money should only be lent to a consumer if they can afford to repay it. The rules set out what is expected of firms, and the sanctions if they lend irresponsibly. The FCA requires all lenders to treat customers fairly, and to establish appropriate policies for dealing with vulnerable customers.</p><p> </p><p>Treasury ministers and officials meet regularly with the FCA, and the government will continue to work closely with the FCA to ensure all customers are treated fairly.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 18/10/2018 15:14:30 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

983157

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Company Cars: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward the 2 per cent company car BiK rate to incentivise (a) fleet operators and (b) consumers to buy electric vehicles.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	175899
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p>From 2020/21, the government will be introducing eleven new company car tax bands for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs). These changes were announced at Autumn Statement 2016.</p><p>To provide certainty of the future tax liability for company car employers and employees, the government aims to announce the company car tax rates three years in advance of implementation.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 11/10/2018 14:06:30 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

984367

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Excise Duties
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to use vehicle tax to help achieve the objectives set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	177165
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2018 answer text <p>The vehicle tax system supports the objectives set out in the government’s 25 Year Environmental Plan.</p><p> </p><p>Vehicle Excise Duty and Company Car tax are designed to encourage the uptake of cars with low carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) emissions to meet our legally binding targets. In addition, at Autumn Budget 2017, the government announced a temporary levy on new diesel cars to encourage manufacturers to bring forward the next generation clean models sooner.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 15/10/2018 14:54:30 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

921902

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Furs: Trade
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value of fur was which was (a) imported into the UK and (b) re-exported from the UK in each of the last five years for which figures are available.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	152039
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2018 answer text <p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) is responsible for the collection and publication of data on UK imports and exports of goods to and from the UK. HMRC releases this information monthly, as a National Statistic called the Overseas Trade in Goods Statistics.</p><p> </p><p>Data on imports of fur into the UK in each of the last five years are available in the ‘Build Your Own Tables’ area of HMRC’s statistical website <a href="https://www.uktradeinfo.com/Pages/Home.aspx" target="_blank">uktradeinfo.com</a></p><p> </p><p>The total published imports data is as follows:</p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="6"><p>Import value per calendar year</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="5"><p>Value per calendar year</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>2017</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>HS4 codes 4301, 4302 and 4303</p></td><td><p>58,839,874</p></td><td><p>62,484,600</p></td><td><p>48,584,276</p></td><td><p>48,476,335</p></td><td><p>63,062,632</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><em>Data source: Overseas Trade Statistics</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Further breakdown of this data for fur for the last five years can be accessed from the following link: <a href="https://www.uktradeinfo.com/Statistics/BuildYourOwnTables/Pages/Table.aspx?savedview=d562c74b-58d2-4ce2-80c4-1e390bea2710" target="_blank">https://www.uktradeinfo.com/Statistics/5 year imports&amp;arrivals</a></p><p> </p><p>HMRC is unable to provide information regarding the re-export of fur. It does not collect data that would identify fur being re-exported for trade between the UK and other EU Member States. Following the application of statistical disclosure control HMRC is unable to provide the data for re-exports of fur to non-EU countries, as the information would identify a person or allow their identity to be deduced.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 19/06/2018 14:03:02 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

921903

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Furs: Imports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an estimate of the value of fur imported into the UK from each of the five countries from which we import most fur in each of the last five years for which figures are available.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	152040
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2018 answer text <p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) is responsible for the collection and publication of data on UK imports and exports of goods to and from the UK. HMRC releases this information monthly, as a National Statistic called the Overseas Trade in Goods Statistics.</p><p> </p><p>The value of these imports is set out in the tables below. This is based on declared trade so is not an estimate.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><p>Top 5 Import partner countries, per year</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Top 5 Import country</p></td><td><p>Calendar year, 2013</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Italy</p></td><td><p>15,182,580</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>France</p></td><td><p>8,453,735</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Poland</p></td><td><p>8,308,938</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Russia</p></td><td><p>5,124,438</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Hong Kong</p></td><td><p>3,744,538</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><em>Data source: Overseas Trade Statistics</em></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Top 5 Import country</p></td><td><p>Calendar year, 2014</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Italy</p></td><td><p>19,318,246</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>France</p></td><td><p>10,392,213</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Russia</p></td><td><p>4,535,388</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Germany</p></td><td><p>3,823,248</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Poland</p></td><td><p>3,729,173</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><em>Data source: Overseas Trade Statistics</em></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Top 5 Import country</p></td><td><p>Calendar year, 2015</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Italy</p></td><td><p>16,680,587</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>France</p></td><td><p>6,903,365</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>China</p></td><td><p>3,818,268</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Poland</p></td><td><p>2,896,137</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>United States</p></td><td><p>2,822,736</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><em>Data source: Overseas Trade Statistics</em></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Top 5 Import country</p></td><td><p>Calendar year, 2016</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Italy</p></td><td><p>15,989,878</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>France</p></td><td><p>10,291,938</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>China</p></td><td><p>4,569,168</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>United States</p></td><td><p>2,429,902</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Poland</p></td><td><p>2,134,289</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><em>Data source: Overseas Trade Statistics</em></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Top 5 Import country</p></td><td><p>Calendar year, 2017</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Italy</p></td><td><p>23,800,969</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>France</p></td><td><p>11,598,102</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>China</p></td><td><p>6,494,754</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkey</p></td><td><p>3,281,702</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Poland</p></td><td><p>3,167,872</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><em>Data source: Overseas Trade Statistics</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 19/06/2018 13:59:29 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

921904

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Furs: Exports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value of fur re-exports to the UK's five largest destinations by value of such exports was in each of the last five years for which figures are available.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	152041
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2018 answer text <p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) is responsible for the collection and publication of data on UK imports and exports of goods to and from the UK. HMRC releases this information monthly, as a National Statistic called the Overseas Trade in Goods Statistics.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC is unable to provide information regarding the re-export of fur. It does not collect data that would identify fur being re-exported for trade between the UK and other EU Member States. Following the application of statistical disclosure control HMRC is unable to provide the data for re-exports of fur to non-EU countries, as the information would identify a person or allow their identity to be deduced.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 19/06/2018 13:57:15 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

921909

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Treasury: International Fur Trade Federation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what meetings have taken place between Ministers or officials of his Department and representatives of the International Fur Traders Association from 2010 to date.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	152046
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2018 answer text <p>Treasury Ministers and officials have meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors as part of the process of policy development and delivery.</p><p> </p><p>Details of ministerial and Permanent Secretary meetings with external organisations on departmental business are published on a quarterly basis and are available at:</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><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/senior-officials-expenses" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/senior-officials-expenses</a></p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 19/06/2018 14:04:50 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

911260

	registered interest
	date	24/05/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Energy: VAT
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, which energy-saving products are subject to the reduced VAT rate of five per cent.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	147801
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2018 answer text The UK currently applies the reduced rate of 5% VAT to a wide range of energy-saving materials (ESMs) when they are installed in residential accommodation including: insulation; central heating system controls; hot water system controls; solar panels; wind turbines; water turbines; ground source heat pumps; air source heat pumps; micro combined heat and power units; and boilers designed to be fuelled by wood, straw or similar vegetal matter. Further information can be found in public notice 708/6 VAT on energy-saving materials and heating equipment, which is available on www.gov.uk.<p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 08/06/2018 09:57:56 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

895288

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Red Diesel: Excise Duties
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to review the taxation of red diesel.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	139936
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2018 answer text <p>At Spring Statement 2018, the Chancellor announced a call for evidence, jointly with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, into whether red diesel for non-road mobile machinery discourages the purchase of cleaner alternatives. Red diesel for agricultural use will be out of scope, as will fishing vessels, home heating and other static generators. The consultation document will be published shortly.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 08/05/2018 13:55:33 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew