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1693757

	answering dept id	29
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>I meet regularly with the Pensions Protection Fund and have discussed pre-97 Pensions Protection Fund indexation with them. The most recent meeting was on 7th March 2024.</p>
	tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

1691685

	answering dept id	215
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Government recognises the potential role of greenhouse gas removal (GGR) technologies that do not require carbon capture and storage (CCS) in meeting net zero, including enhanced rock weathering, though specific technical and regulatory barriers must be addressed before any decisions can be made on their eligibility for the GGR business model. As set out in the Government response to the GGR business model consultation, published in June 2023, this includes the need for further evidence on permanence, reversibility, and environmental impacts associated with these methods.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is working closely with academics, industry, and the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) GGR Demonstrator projects to investigate the feasibility of scaling non-CCS GGR technologies in future.</p>
	tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

1691689

	answering dept id	215
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>To ensure that bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) delivers genuine negative emissions, Government will require that only sustainable biomass is used. The 2023 Biomass Strategy included an assessment of sustainable biomass availability to the UK (including woody biomass), to support the UK’s net zero target. The availability of sustainable woody biomass was estimated using updated modelling which included considerations of global land use to exclude unsustainable changes, as well as accounting for wider land use pressures such as food security and biodiversity.</p>
	tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

1689441

	answering dept id	1
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Home Office has a legal obligation to meet the essential living needs of destitute asylum seekers. Support is usually provided in the form of accommodation and a weekly allowance loaded onto a payment card called an Aspen card, which can be used to make purchases from retail outlets.</p><p>Individuals living in catered accommodation are issued a reduced weekly payment to cover essential living items that are not met by their accommodation provider, such as clothing and travel.</p><p>The level of allowance is reviewed each year to ensure it covers an individual's essential living needs. Following the 2023 review, allowances have increased for many supported individuals including pregnant women and young children.</p>
	tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

1686705

	answering dept id	14
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The specific data requested is not available as HMRC systems do not segment data in away that would allow the required analysis. As such this information would only be available at disproportionate cost.</p><p>In addition, HMRC does not disclose data that could prejudice the assessment or collection of tax.</p><p>More generally, HMRC does however publish some customer compliance related information as part of the annually published report and accounts, which also includes data around Compliance activity.</p>
	tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

1686707

	answering dept id	214
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>ONS data[1] shows that the number of business premises in the hairdressing and beauty sector totalled 50,485 in 2023. This is an increase of 1.8% compared with 2022 and 17.4% above 2017 levels.</p><p> </p><p>Additional data from the Local Data Company[2] shows that the number of hairdressers fell by 425 in September 2023 compared with a year earlier, while the number of barbers increased by 815.</p><p> </p><p>[1] ONS – UK business activity, size and location – 2023. Data relates to SIC 9602.</p><p>[2] <a href="https://britishbeautycouncil.com/british-beauty-council-ldc-new-report/" target="_blank">https://britishbeautycouncil.com/british-beauty-council-ldc-new-report/</a></p>
	tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

1686709

	answering dept id	214
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Government will be undertaking an extensive communications campaign to ensure businesses are informed and ready for the April 2024 upratings.</p><p> </p><p>More broadly, the Government has regular engagement with key stakeholders at ministerial and official level including with the Federation of Small Business.</p><p> </p><p>The Government provides extensive business support measures, with over 40 offers to help all types of businesses.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has announced a business rates package worth £4.3 billion, and a new Energy Bills Discount Scheme, to help businesses with their bills.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses can also access support via the Business Support Helpline, Gov.uk, and through our network of local Growth Hubs across England.</p>
	tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

1686710

	answering dept id	1
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Government is committed to tackling the threat from Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) and immigration related criminality. It has recently published a new SOC strategy that commits to reducing SOC in the UK by disrupting and dismantling organised crime groups and networks operating in and against the UK.</p><p>The National Crime Agency (NCA), Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) network, Border Force and law enforcement partners have specialised intelligence and investigative teams that are deployed across the full range of SOC threats, including illicit finance, fraud, money laundering, and immigration crime, to bring offenders to justice.</p><p>National, regional and local operational activity is always prioritised by law enforcement according to the threat, risk and harm posed.</p><p>This Government has increased NCA funding by more than 40% since 2019 to support the development of essential capabilities needed to tackle the full range of SOC threats.</p>
	tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

1685865

	answering dept id	1
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>There are currently no plans to introduce fee tiers. It is the Home Office’s policy that fees should generally be charged consistently across customer groups in order to support the overall funding of the migration and borders system.</p>
	tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

1681770

	answering dept id	29
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Bereavement Support Payment is currently only available to those who are married, in a cohabiting relationship with dependent children, or in a civil partnership. We currently have no plans to change the eligibility criteria for Bereavement Support Payment.</p>
	tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally