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star this property date less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Older Workers more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent steps his Department has taken to support older workers. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
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Bob Blackman remove filter
star this property uin 905825 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2014-11-03more like thismore than 2014-11-03
star this property answer text <p /> <p>This Government has abolished the default retirement age, extended the right to request flexible working, and will be giving people more freedom in how they draw their pension pots to smooth the transition to retirement. The Department also published “Fuller Working Lives - A Framework for Action” in June, which set out the business case for employing older workers and included the following actions:</p><p> </p><ul><li>DWP to work more closely with Local Enterprise Partnerships to encourage them to focus on the issue of fuller working lives in their local area;</li></ul><ul><li>DH, DWP and GEO to launch a trial on carers in employment and the role assistive technology can play in helping them to combine work and care:</li></ul><ul><li>A number of pilots with Jobcentre Plus on back to work support for carers; and</li></ul><ul><li>DWP to develop a new guidance toolkit for employers - this will build on the existing Age Positive employer guidance.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>In July 2014, Dr Ros Altmann was appointed as the Business Champion for Older Workers and is making the case for the importance of fuller working lives for individuals, employers and wider society.</li></ul><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate more like this
star this property answering member printed Steve Webb more like this
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less than 2014-11-03T17:08:38.9371487Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-03T17:08:38.9371487Z
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star this property label Biography information for Steve Webb more like this
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4005
unstar this property label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
1696536
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Low Incomes: Rents more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support low-income renters. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
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Bob Blackman remove filter
star this property uin 902041 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-18more like thismore than 2024-03-18
star this property answer text <p>We spend around £30bn annually on housing support for low-income renters in the private and social rented sectors.</p><p> </p><p>From April we are investing £1.2bn increasing the Local Housing Allowance rates to the 30th percentile of market rents, ensuring 1.6m private renters gain on average almost £800 in 2024/25 in additional support towards rental costs. This significant investment will cost £7bn over five years.</p><p> </p><p>Discretionary Housing Payments are available for those who need additional support. Since 2011 the Government has provided nearly £1.7bn for DHPs to local authorities.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Sussex more like this
star this property answering member printed Mims Davies more like this
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less than 2024-03-18T17:02:48.093Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-18T17:02:48.093Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mims Davies more like this
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4005
unstar this property label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
1029158
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2018-12-20more like thismore than 2018-12-20
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Castes: Discrimination more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text What progress the Government has made on repealing the duty under the amendment to section 9 of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to caste discrimination. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
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Bob Blackman remove filter
star this property uin 908344 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-20more like thismore than 2018-12-20
star this property answer text <p>We intend to legislate to repeal the caste duty as soon as we have a suitable legislative vehicle and parliamentary time, and we expect to publish guidance on caste and the Equality Act before the summer.</p><p> </p><p>My Hon Friend will know that I have been determined to ensure this issue is resolved since I became Minister for Women and Equalities.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Portsmouth North more like this
star this property answering member printed Penny Mordaunt more like this
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less than 2018-12-20T12:04:29.607Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-20T12:04:29.607Z
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star this property label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2024-03-14more like thismore than 2024-03-14
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Castes more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to exclude caste as a protected characteristic from the Equality Act 2010. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
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Bob Blackman remove filter
star this property uin 902137 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-20more like thismore than 2024-03-20
star this property answer text <p>The government’s position remains as stated by the then Minister for Women and Equalities, the member for Portsmouth North, in her statement to Parliament on 23 July 2018.</p><p>We do not intend to make an order determining caste to be an aspect of ‘race’ for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010.</p><p>We will repeal the statutory duty to make such an order once a suitable legislative vehicle becomes available.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2024-03-20T14:04:00.793Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-20T14:04:00.793Z
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star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
1355641
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-09-15more like thismore than 2021-09-15
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Coronavirus: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text What estimate he has made of the total funding provided by the Government to Wales to help tackle the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
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Bob Blackman remove filter
star this property uin 903369 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-09-15more like thismore than 2021-09-15
star this property answer text <p>The funding provided to Wales by the UK Government demonstrates the value of the Union to Wales and reflects Wales’ value to the Union.</p><p>The UK Government has provided over <strong>£3.4 billion</strong><strong> </strong>in direct support to businesses across Wales, an additional <strong>£8.6 billion</strong><strong> </strong>to the Welsh Government to tackle the pandemic.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Simon Hart more like this
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less than 2021-09-15T14:06:30.433Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-15T14:06:30.433Z
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star this property label Biography information for Simon Hart more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-11-17more like thismore than 2021-11-17
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Nuclear Power: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text What assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing energy generation through nuclear power in Wales. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
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Bob Blackman remove filter
star this property uin 904171 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-11-17more like thismore than 2021-11-17
star this property answer text <p>The Government’s recently published Net Zero Strategy is clear that nuclear is an important part of our plans to achieve net zero. Wylfa is one of the best sites for large and small-scale projects in the world and we will continue to work with industry to exploit the opportunities for nuclear power in Wales.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Simon Hart more like this
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less than 2021-11-17T13:56:31.423Zmore like thismore than 2021-11-17T13:56:31.423Z
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star this property label Biography information for Simon Hart more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
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star this property date less than 2015-02-24more like thismore than 2015-02-24
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Economic Situation more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment he has made of the effects on Wales of the Government's long-term economic plan. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
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Bob Blackman remove filter
star this property uin 907781 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-03-04more like thismore than 2015-03-04
star this property answer text <p>Tackling the deficit and rebalancing the economy are at the heart of our long-term economic plan, to ensure that more wealth is distributed more fairly across the UK, including to Wales.</p><p>The UK is the fastest growing major economy in the world, and Wales is the fastest growing part of the UK. Following thirteen years of Labour mismanagement, we are taking decisive action to protect the economy and deliver a more secure economic future for Wales.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Preseli Pembrokeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Stephen Crabb more like this
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less than 2015-03-04T15:16:03.79Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-04T15:16:03.79Z
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star this property label Biography information for Stephen Crabb more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
1196542
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star this property date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading Tobacco: Smuggling more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans the Government has for the tobacco track and trace system in the UK at the end of the transition period; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
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Bob Blackman remove filter
star this property uin 48391 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-05-22more like thismore than 2020-05-22
star this property answer text <p>At the end of the transition period, HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) will need to make some changes to the tobacco track and trace system for it to continue to operate. The changes will be kept to the minimum necessary to enable the UK to have full regulatory control.</p><p> </p><p>The government has not made an assessment of the potential effect on levels of counterfeit goods of a suspension of the track and trace system as it remains committed to having a system in place at the end of the transition period.</p><p> </p><p>The government has no plans to make any changes to the end of the sell through period. From 20 May 2020, all cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco manufactured in or imported into the UK must be marked with a unique identifier code and security label. Businesses with any unmarked stock after this date should return it in accordance with the existing procedures they have in place with their suppliers.</p><p> </p><p>Product which fails to comply with the requirements after the sell through period will be liable to forfeiture. Where HMRC is satisfied that a business is not complying with the requirements it may issue a notice for the business to remedy any non-compliance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To promote and assess compliance across the tobacco supply chain, HMRC has been working with tobacco manufacturers, retailers and relevant trade bodies to make them aware of their requirements and the sell through period. A key indicator of industry compliance is the high volume of businesses registered to use the system. As of the end of April, over 42,000 economic operators and approximately 65,000 premises were registered on the system.</p><p> </p><p>It would not be appropriate for HMRC to publish detailed information about their operational response during the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the public can be assured that HMRC will support legitimate businesses and individuals while taking tough action against serious criminal activity and those evading and avoiding paying tax.</p><p> </p><p>It is right that HMRC does everything possible to protect individuals, businesses and the economy during this extremely difficult time.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
48392 more like this
48393 more like this
48394 more like this
48395 more like this
48396 more like this
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less than 2020-05-22T09:00:40.807Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T09:00:40.807Z
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4597
star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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4005
unstar this property label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
1196543
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading Tobacco: Smuggling more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps the Government will take to enforce the deadline of 20 May 2020 whereby cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco products that are not sold through cannot be sold. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
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Bob Blackman remove filter
star this property uin 48392 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-05-22more like thismore than 2020-05-22
star this property answer text <p>At the end of the transition period, HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) will need to make some changes to the tobacco track and trace system for it to continue to operate. The changes will be kept to the minimum necessary to enable the UK to have full regulatory control.</p><p> </p><p>The government has not made an assessment of the potential effect on levels of counterfeit goods of a suspension of the track and trace system as it remains committed to having a system in place at the end of the transition period.</p><p> </p><p>The government has no plans to make any changes to the end of the sell through period. From 20 May 2020, all cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco manufactured in or imported into the UK must be marked with a unique identifier code and security label. Businesses with any unmarked stock after this date should return it in accordance with the existing procedures they have in place with their suppliers.</p><p> </p><p>Product which fails to comply with the requirements after the sell through period will be liable to forfeiture. Where HMRC is satisfied that a business is not complying with the requirements it may issue a notice for the business to remedy any non-compliance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To promote and assess compliance across the tobacco supply chain, HMRC has been working with tobacco manufacturers, retailers and relevant trade bodies to make them aware of their requirements and the sell through period. A key indicator of industry compliance is the high volume of businesses registered to use the system. As of the end of April, over 42,000 economic operators and approximately 65,000 premises were registered on the system.</p><p> </p><p>It would not be appropriate for HMRC to publish detailed information about their operational response during the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the public can be assured that HMRC will support legitimate businesses and individuals while taking tough action against serious criminal activity and those evading and avoiding paying tax.</p><p> </p><p>It is right that HMRC does everything possible to protect individuals, businesses and the economy during this extremely difficult time.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
48391 more like this
48393 more like this
48394 more like this
48395 more like this
48396 more like this
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less than 2020-05-22T09:00:40.863Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T09:00:40.863Z
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4597
star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
star this property tabling member
4005
unstar this property label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
1196544
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading Tobacco: Smuggling more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans the Government has for the tobacco track and trace system at the end of the sell-through period on 20 May 2020. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
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Bob Blackman remove filter
star this property uin 48393 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-05-22more like thismore than 2020-05-22
star this property answer text <p>At the end of the transition period, HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) will need to make some changes to the tobacco track and trace system for it to continue to operate. The changes will be kept to the minimum necessary to enable the UK to have full regulatory control.</p><p> </p><p>The government has not made an assessment of the potential effect on levels of counterfeit goods of a suspension of the track and trace system as it remains committed to having a system in place at the end of the transition period.</p><p> </p><p>The government has no plans to make any changes to the end of the sell through period. From 20 May 2020, all cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco manufactured in or imported into the UK must be marked with a unique identifier code and security label. Businesses with any unmarked stock after this date should return it in accordance with the existing procedures they have in place with their suppliers.</p><p> </p><p>Product which fails to comply with the requirements after the sell through period will be liable to forfeiture. Where HMRC is satisfied that a business is not complying with the requirements it may issue a notice for the business to remedy any non-compliance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To promote and assess compliance across the tobacco supply chain, HMRC has been working with tobacco manufacturers, retailers and relevant trade bodies to make them aware of their requirements and the sell through period. A key indicator of industry compliance is the high volume of businesses registered to use the system. As of the end of April, over 42,000 economic operators and approximately 65,000 premises were registered on the system.</p><p> </p><p>It would not be appropriate for HMRC to publish detailed information about their operational response during the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the public can be assured that HMRC will support legitimate businesses and individuals while taking tough action against serious criminal activity and those evading and avoiding paying tax.</p><p> </p><p>It is right that HMRC does everything possible to protect individuals, businesses and the economy during this extremely difficult time.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
48391 more like this
48392 more like this
48394 more like this
48395 more like this
48396 more like this
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less than 2020-05-22T09:00:40.927Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T09:00:40.927Z
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4597
star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this