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star this property date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star 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 Social Security Benefits: Disability more like this
unstar 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 assessment she has made of the effect of welfare changes on disabled people in the last 10 years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 278483 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 2019-07-23more like thismore than 2019-07-23
star this property answer text <p>We are spending £55 billion a year on benefits to support disabled people and people with health conditions. That’s a record high and up £10 billion in real terms since 2010. Spending on disability benefits will be higher in every year to 2023 than 2010.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency North Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2019-07-23T11:45:52.86Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-23T11:45:52.86Z
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star this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-02-05more like thismore than 2020-02-05
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star 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 Disability Living Allowance: Older People more like this
unstar 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, if she will make it her policy to exempt people of state pension age in receipt of disability living allowance from further reassessments for that allowance; and if she will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 12889 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 2020-02-10more like thismore than 2020-02-10
star this property answer text <p>Everyone who was in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) on 8 April 2013 and was under the age of 65 will be invited to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP), even if they are over the age of 65 when invited to claim. We have no plans to change these rules as we complete reassessment activity for adult DLA recipients.</p><p> </p><p>DLA recipients who were 65 or over on 8 April 2013 will not be invited to claim PIP and will remain on DLA for as long as the entitlement conditions remain satisfied.</p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency North Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2020-02-10T17:25:36.927Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-10T17:25:36.927Z
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star this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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4064
star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
1218596
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star this property date less than 2020-06-29more like thismore than 2020-06-29
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star 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 Social Security Benefits: Terminal Illnesses more like this
unstar 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, when she plans to publish the findings from the review, announced in July 2019, on how the welfare system supports people who are terminally ill. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 66041 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 2020-07-02more like thismore than 2020-07-02
star this property answer text <p>The evaluation remains a priority for the Department. The Department has made good progress and we expect to be able to provide an update on the outcome of the evaluation shortly.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency North Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2020-07-02T16:17:31.347Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-02T16:17:31.347Z
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star this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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4064
star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property registered interest true more like this
star this property date less than 2021-07-07more like thismore than 2021-07-07
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star 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 Health and Safety: Batteries more like this
unstar 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, if she will review the exclusion of lithium-ion batteries for grid storage from the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 29036 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 2021-07-12more like thismore than 2021-07-12
star this property answer text <p>The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (COMAH) apply to dangerous substances as classified by the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulations 2008. Lithium-ion batteries are considered to be articles, rather than substances, and are therefore outside of the scope of the COMAH.</p><p> </p><p>The Health and Safety Executive considers that the current regulatory framework is sufficient and suitably robust in relation to lithium-ion batteries and battery energy storage systems.</p><p> </p><p>Of particular relevance are the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations which set minimum requirements for the protection of workers and others from fire and explosion risks; the Electricity at Work Regulations which require precautions to be taken against the risk of death or personal injury from electricity in work activities; and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations which require risks to be assessed and appropriately managed. In addition, for large scale battery storage, there are statutory requirements to notify the Fire and Rescue Service to inform their emergency response planning.</p>
unstar 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 2021-07-12T13:52:59.68Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-12T13:52:59.68Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mims Davies more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-07-05more like thismore than 2022-07-05
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star 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 Pensioners: Energy more like this
unstar 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, if she will take further steps to assist pensioners who are experiencing increased energy bills. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 31085 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 2022-07-12more like thismore than 2022-07-12
star this property answer text <p>The Chancellor announced on 26 May a cost-of-living package which included a pensioner cost of living payment of £300 per household to be paid alongside the winter fuel payment this coming winter increasing the amount to £500/£600 depending on age. Once added to the non-repayable £400 discount on energy bills this autumn for domestic electricity customers, this will result in all pensioners households in Great Britain receiving £900 for households with someone of state pension age and under 80 and £1,000 for households with someone aged 80 or over to help with increased fuel costs. In addition, there is a £650 Cost of Living Payment deliberately targeted at low-income households in receipt of a means tested qualifying benefit. For people above State Pension age, this is those in receipt of Pension Credit.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hexham more like this
star this property answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
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less than 2022-07-12T14:24:55.277Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-12T14:24:55.277Z
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star this property label Biography information for Guy Opperman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
1170905
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star this property date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
star 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 NHS: Wales more like this
unstar 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 If he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Welsh Government's administration of the NHS in Wales; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 900138 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 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
star this property answer text <p>I am grateful for this opportunity to emphasise our commitment to the NHS. In Wales it is the responsibility of the Welsh Government to use their funding effectively. We are committed to working with the Welsh Government to ensure that a high standard of healthcare and access to services is available.</p> more like this
unstar 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 2020-01-15T15:52:30.717Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-15T15:52:30.717Z
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star this property label Biography information for Simon Hart more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-10-24more like thismore than 2019-10-24
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Financial Services: International Cooperation more like this
unstar 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, if he will take steps to establish a new global platform agreement for financial services. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 5016 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 2019-10-31more like thismore than 2019-10-31
star this property answer text <p>The UK has extensive global financial services ties with both leading advanced markets and emerging markets. When we leave the EU, we will have new tools at our disposal, which we will take advantage of to enhance our key financial services relationships. These include the chance to forge deep bilateral regulatory agreements based on equivalence and mutual recognition, and the opportunity to negotiate on financial services in Free Trade Agreements. We will also continue to use existing tools, such as engagement in the international standard setting bodies.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
star this property answering member printed John Glen more like this
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less than 2019-10-31T17:07:42.373Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-31T17:07:42.373Z
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star this property label Biography information for John Glen more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-12-19more like thismore than 2019-12-19
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Disguised Remuneration Loan Charge Review more like this
unstar 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, if he will publish Sir Amyas Morse's review of the Loan Charge on 8 January 2020; and if he will make an oral statement on that day. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 105 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 2020-01-07more like thismore than 2020-01-07
star this property answer text <p>The Government published Sir Amyas Morse’s independent review of the Loan Charge on 20 December, alongside the Government’s response to his recommendations. The Government welcomes Sir Amyas’ recognition that disguised remuneration schemes are a form of tax avoidance and that action was needed to tackle their use. However, the Government recognises concerns raised by the Review about the design of the Loan Charge and the impact on those liable to pay it and is therefore accepting all but one of the Review’s recommendations. The Government will ensure taxpayers have sufficient time to consider the impact of these changes on their tax position and individuals can now defer submitting their tax return and paying their Loan Charge liability until 30 September 2020, without incurring any penalties or interest.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 106 more like this
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less than 2020-01-07T16:36:10.567Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-07T16:36:10.567Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-12-19more like thismore than 2019-12-19
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Tax Avoidance more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to delay the Loan Charge payment deadline of 31 January 2020 until after he has made an assessment of Sir Amyas Morse's review of the Loan Charge; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 106 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 2020-01-07more like thismore than 2020-01-07
star this property answer text <p>The Government published Sir Amyas Morse’s independent review of the Loan Charge on 20 December, alongside the Government’s response to his recommendations. The Government welcomes Sir Amyas’ recognition that disguised remuneration schemes are a form of tax avoidance and that action was needed to tackle their use. However, the Government recognises concerns raised by the Review about the design of the Loan Charge and the impact on those liable to pay it and is therefore accepting all but one of the Review’s recommendations. The Government will ensure taxpayers have sufficient time to consider the impact of these changes on their tax position and individuals can now defer submitting their tax return and paying their Loan Charge liability until 30 September 2020, without incurring any penalties or interest.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 105 more like this
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less than 2020-01-07T16:36:10.613Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-07T16:36:10.613Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Tax Avoidance more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to ensure taxpayers are adequately informed of the implications of Disclosure of tax avoidance schemes (DOTAS) registration; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 11487 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 2020-02-11more like thismore than 2020-02-11
star this property answer text <p>Under the Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Scheme (DOTAS) regime introduced in 2004, promoters of a tax scheme are required to notify HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) where a scheme contains various hallmarks of tax avoidance. Once notified, HMRC send the promoter a Scheme Reference Number (SRN) to give to any user of the scheme. Users must then include the reference number on their tax return. This helps identify users to HMRC for possible investigation.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2009 promoters have been required to inform their clients that disclosure under DOTAS does not represent approval of the scheme by HMRC. Employers involved in disguised remuneration schemes and promoters are legally obliged to inform their employees and clients via forms AAG7 or AAG6. Both forms AAG6 and AAG7 make it absolutely clear that the recipient is involved in a disclosed tax avoidance scheme, that the scheme is not HMRC approved, and that DOTAS registration means the recipient is likely to be investigated for tax avoidance by HMRC.</p><p>Failure to inform clients carries a penalty of £5,000 per failure for promoters, and up to the same amount per employee, for employers.</p><p> </p><p>Further information about forms AAG6 and AAG7 is available at the links below: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/491693/AAG6_10_15.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/491693/AAG6_10_15.pdf</a>; <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/491713/AAG7_10_15.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/491713/AAG7_10_15.pdf</a></p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
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less than 2020-02-11T09:25:55.603Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-11T09:25:55.603Z
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3991
star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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4064
star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
1181948
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star this property date less than 2020-03-02more like thismore than 2020-03-02
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Car Washes: Minimum Wage more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many incidences of failure to pay the national minimum wage have been discovered by HMRC at hand car washes. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 23668 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 2020-03-10more like thismore than 2020-03-10
star this property answer text <p>The Government is determined that everyone who is entitled to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) receives it. All businesses, irrespective of size or business sector, are responsible for paying the correct minimum wage to their staff.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC continue to crack down on employers who ignore the law, ensuring workers receive the wages to which they are entitled.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC recognise that hand car washes are a high-risk sector for NMW non-compliance. Since 2017 HMRC have undertaken proactive compliance activity targeted at car washes operating across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>In 2017-18, HMRC closed 41 cases where NMW arrears were identified for workers employed at car washes, and a further 52 cases in 2018-19.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC encourage any worker who suspects that they are being paid less than the NMW to contact ACAS on 0300 123 1100, or to submit a query online at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pay-and-work-rights-complaints" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pay-and-work-rights-complaints</a>.</p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
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less than 2020-03-10T10:38:01.697Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-10T10:38:01.697Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-06-01more like thismore than 2020-06-01
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the income forgone by furloughed workers who usually receive tronc payments through formal PAYE payrolls; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 51915 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 2020-06-04more like thismore than 2020-06-04
star this property answer text <p>The objective of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJR) is to help employers whose operations have been severely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) to retain their employees and protect the UK economy. To achieve this, the grants compensate employers for the payments that they are obliged to make in order to avoid the need for redundancies. Covering discretionary payments would go beyond the objectives of the scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Therefore, where tronc payments are non-discretionary, they are included when calculating payments for the purpose of the CJRS. Where tronc payments are made at the discretion of the employer or a client, they cannot be included when calculating payments for the purpose of the CJRS.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 51916 more like this
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less than 2020-06-04T15:53:01.733Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-04T15:53:01.733Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-06-01more like thismore than 2020-06-01
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reasons he has not amended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to compensate furloughed workers for tronc payments through formal PAYE payrolls for which HMRC has RTI data; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 51916 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 2020-06-04more like thismore than 2020-06-04
star this property answer text <p>The objective of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJR) is to help employers whose operations have been severely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) to retain their employees and protect the UK economy. To achieve this, the grants compensate employers for the payments that they are obliged to make in order to avoid the need for redundancies. Covering discretionary payments would go beyond the objectives of the scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Therefore, where tronc payments are non-discretionary, they are included when calculating payments for the purpose of the CJRS. Where tronc payments are made at the discretion of the employer or a client, they cannot be included when calculating payments for the purpose of the CJRS.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 51915 more like this
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less than 2020-06-04T15:53:01.777Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-04T15:53:01.777Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-06-04more like thismore than 2020-06-04
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Taxation: Coronavirus more like this
unstar 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 recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of reducing (a) VAT, (B) national insurance contributions, (c) income tax, (d) corporation tax, (e) Stamp Duty Land Tax and (f) other taxes to contribute to the UK's economic recovery after the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 54903 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 2020-06-12more like thismore than 2020-06-12
star this property answer text <p>The Treasury has taken unprecedented steps to keep as many people in their existing jobs, support viable businesses to stay afloat and protect the incomes of the most vulnerable. These measures have been on a scale unmatched by any government in recent history.</p><p> </p><p>As the Chancellor has said, a new national collective effort has begun: to reopen the country and kickstart the economy. As part of this, the Treasury is keeping all taxes under review. The Chancellor will update Parliament at the appropriate time.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
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less than 2020-06-12T12:09:33.667Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-12T12:09:33.667Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-06-29more like thismore than 2020-06-29
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Aviation more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will (a) extend and (b) review the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to ensure people working in the aviation industry are effectively supported. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
star this property tabling member printed
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star this property uin 66040 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 2020-07-07more like thismore than 2020-07-07
star this property answer text <p>The Government recognises the challenging times facing the aviation sector as a result of COVID-19. Firms experiencing difficulties as a result of COVID-19 can draw upon the unprecedented package of measures announced by the Chancellor, including schemes to raise capital, flexibilities with tax bills, and financial support for employees.</p><p> </p><p>The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is a temporary scheme in place for 8 months starting from 1 March and ending at the end of October.</p><p> </p><p>As of midnight 28 June 2020, the CJRS has helped 1.1 million employers across the UK furlough 9.3 million jobs, protecting people’s livelihoods.</p><p> </p><p>As the Chancellor set out in his letter to the aviation sector, should individual firms still find themselves in difficulty after exhausting all other options, the Government is prepared to enter negotiations with them as a last resort. Any intervention would need to represent value for money for taxpayers.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
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less than 2020-07-07T08:50:56.37Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-07T08:50:56.37Z
star this property answering member
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-06-29more like thismore than 2020-06-29
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Cooperatives: Coronavirus more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of Co-operatives UK’s campaign to build back better following the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
star this property tabling member printed
Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 66044 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 2020-07-06more like thismore than 2020-07-06
star this property answer text <p>The Government recognises the value of co-operatives, and the contribution they make to all sectors of the economy. The first phase of our economic response has seen us take unprecedented steps to support the economy through the crisis; to keep as many people as possible in their existing jobs, to support viable businesses, including co-operatives, to stay afloat, and to protect the incomes of the most vulnerable.</p><p> </p><p>As we start to open the economy up and we look forward, our energies will focus on planning for the recovery, we will consider how best to support the economic recovery. We will develop new measures to grow the economy, to back business, including co-operatives, to boost skills, and to help people thrive in the new post-Covid world. We will continue to consider how we can best support the co-operative sector to reach its potential, and welcome the views of Co-operatives UK and others in the sector as we do.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
star this property answering member printed John Glen more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 66045 more like this
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less than 2020-07-06T07:53:41.673Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-06T07:53:41.673Z
star this property answering member
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star this property label Biography information for John Glen more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-06-26more like thismore than 2020-06-26
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Cooperatives: Coronavirus more like this
unstar 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, if he will make it his policy to ensure there is support for co-operative entrepreneurship in the Government's covid-19 recovery strategies; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
star this property tabling member printed
Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 66045 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 2020-07-06more like thismore than 2020-07-06
star this property answer text <p>The Government recognises the value of co-operatives, and the contribution they make to all sectors of the economy. The first phase of our economic response has seen us take unprecedented steps to support the economy through the crisis; to keep as many people as possible in their existing jobs, to support viable businesses, including co-operatives, to stay afloat, and to protect the incomes of the most vulnerable.</p><p> </p><p>As we start to open the economy up and we look forward, our energies will focus on planning for the recovery, we will consider how best to support the economic recovery. We will develop new measures to grow the economy, to back business, including co-operatives, to boost skills, and to help people thrive in the new post-Covid world. We will continue to consider how we can best support the co-operative sector to reach its potential, and welcome the views of Co-operatives UK and others in the sector as we do.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
star this property answering member printed John Glen more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 66044 more like this
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less than 2020-07-06T07:53:41.733Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-06T07:53:41.733Z
star this property answering member
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star this property label Biography information for John Glen more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-07-06more like thismore than 2020-07-06
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Energy: VAT more like this
unstar 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, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of treating mechanical ventilation with heat recovery as an energy saving measure in order for such ventilation to qualify for a reduced rate of VAT. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 69527 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 2020-07-14more like thismore than 2020-07-14
star this property answer text <p>Until the transition period negotiated as part of the Withdrawal Agreement is complete, the current UK VAT rules will continue to apply.</p><p> </p><p>However, HM Treasury and HM Revenue and Customs are working closely together to consider any changes that may be needed to ensure that the VAT system supports the Government’s objectives for both the Net Zero Review and its wider fiscal and economic strategy.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
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less than 2020-07-14T13:45:37.227Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-14T13:45:37.227Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-07-16more like thismore than 2020-07-16
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Plastics: Taxation more like this
unstar 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 progress he has made in reviewing the benefits of the use of renewable plant-based plastics; and whether he plans to complete that review in time to inform the treatment of those plastics under the proposed plastic packaging tax. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
star this property tabling member printed
Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 75278 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 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
star this property answer text <p>The departments for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs are in the process of analysing responses to their call for evidence on setting standards for biodegradable, compostable and bio-based plastics as part of the Bioeconomy Strategy. This will also reinforce the Government’s understanding of their environmental impact of their wider adoption.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in the current consultation on the Plastic Packaging Tax, the Government decided not to pre-judge the outcome of this work by having any special treatment for these types of plastics, which could encourage wider adoption of them. This is also in line with the majority view to the first consultation on the tax conducted in 2019.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will keep their treatment within the tax under review throughout the process of introduction in April 2022 and following this to ensure the tax continues to deliver on the Government’s environmental objectives.</p> more like this
unstar 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 76679 more like this
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less than 2020-07-23T10:46:14.337Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-23T10:46:14.337Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-20more like thismore than 2020-07-20
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Plastics: Taxation more like this
unstar 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, if he will ensure the decision on the treatment of the full life cycle of renewable, plant based plastics under the proposed plastic packaging tax will support the Government’s wider carbon reduction and climate change goals; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
star this property tabling member printed
Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 76679 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 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
star this property answer text <p>The departments for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs are in the process of analysing responses to their call for evidence on setting standards for biodegradable, compostable and bio-based plastics as part of the Bioeconomy Strategy. This will also reinforce the Government’s understanding of their environmental impact of their wider adoption.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in the current consultation on the Plastic Packaging Tax, the Government decided not to pre-judge the outcome of this work by having any special treatment for these types of plastics, which could encourage wider adoption of them. This is also in line with the majority view to the first consultation on the tax conducted in 2019.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will keep their treatment within the tax under review throughout the process of introduction in April 2022 and following this to ensure the tax continues to deliver on the Government’s environmental objectives.</p> more like this
unstar 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 75278 more like this
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less than 2020-07-23T10:46:14.39Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-23T10:46:14.39Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-11-05more like thismore than 2020-11-05
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Stamp Duty Land Tax more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will extend the stamp duty holiday for six to 12 months. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 112039 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 2020-11-10more like thismore than 2020-11-10
star this property answer text <p>The temporary increase in the Stamp Duty Land Tax nil rate band was designed to create immediate momentum within the property market, where property transactions fell by as much as 50 per cent during the COVID-19 lockdown. The downturn in the market meant that the future was uncertain for many people whose jobs relied on custom from the property industry. There are already early signs that demand and transactions have increased, and are continuing to rise, since the increase to the SDLT nil rate band was announced in July.</p><p> </p><p>As the relief was designed to provide an immediate stimulus to the property market, the Government does not plan to extend this relief and will continue to monitor the property market.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
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less than 2020-11-10T13:32:23.007Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-10T13:32:23.007Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-11-05more like thismore than 2020-11-05
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Stamp Duty Land Tax: Coronavirus more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of moving the trigger point for the Stamp Duty holiday from the date of completion to the date of sale. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 112042 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 2020-11-10more like thismore than 2020-11-10
star this property answer text <p>The Stamp Duty Land Tax temporary rates apply to transactions completed or substantially performed between 8 July 2020 and 31 March 2021. A transaction is substantially performed where the buyer has paid 90% of the purchase price, or where they have possession of the whole or substantially the whole of the property.</p><p> </p><p>Completion and substantial performance are recognised legal concepts and using them as trigger points for Stamp Duty Land Tax provides certainty to consumers and to HMRC. There is no standard definition of a point of sale in a housing transaction and so moving the trigger point for a transaction to the date of sale would lead to uncertainty and confusion among home buyers. This lack of certainty would also mean that such a trigger point would be open to abuse.</p><p> </p><p>As with all tax policy, the Government continues to monitor the impact of the SDLT temporary rates.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
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less than 2020-11-10T13:29:45.287Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-10T13:29:45.287Z
star this property answering member
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-11-26more like thismore than 2020-11-26
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Foreign Investment in UK more like this
unstar 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 fiscal steps his Department is taking to create a positive environment for investment in the UK after the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
star this property tabling member printed
Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 121245 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 2020-12-01more like thismore than 2020-12-01
star this property answer text <p>The Government will maintain a competitive tax environment for business, ensuring the UK remains one of the most attractive places in the world to invest, start and grow a business.</p><p> </p><p>As part of this, last month the Government announced a year-long extension to the £1 million temporary cap of the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA). The AIA provides firms 100% same year tax relief on qualifying capital expenditure, up to a fixed limit; and it responds to the needs of business, providing further upfront support for investment in 2021.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
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less than 2020-12-01T16:35:24.033Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-01T16:35:24.033Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-12-07more like thismore than 2020-12-07
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Pensions: Uprating more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the outcome of the consultation on the Reform to Retail Prices Index (RPI), published on 25 November 2020. what steps the Government plans to take to (a) protect the lifetime value of people’s defined benefit pension savings which are RPI-linked from 2030 and (b) maintain confidence in defined benefit pension schemes. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 126013 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 2020-12-10more like thismore than 2020-12-10
star this property answer text <p>On 25 November, the Government and UK Statistics Authority (UKSA) published their response to the consultation on the timing of reform to the Retail Prices Index (RPI). Owing to shortcomings in its calculation, UKSA intends to bring the methods and data sources of the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) into RPI.</p><p> </p><p>The Government and UKSA are mindful of the widespread use of RPI in the economy, and, as such, sought views in the consultation on the broader impacts of reform. The Government and UKSA received approximately 550 responses from members of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes whose benefits are linked to RPI.</p><p> </p><p>It is apparent that some DB pension schemes members will be affected by UKSA’s reform. The effect of reform on the members of such schemes will depend on whether their benefits are linked to RPI under the trust deed and rules of the scheme.</p><p> </p><p>The announcement in the response by the Chancellor and UKSA Chair means that reform will not be implemented before 2030. The Government keeps the occupational pensions system under review and will continue to do so.</p><p> </p><p>For further information please see the consultation response at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-consultation-on-the-reform-to-retail-prices-index-rpi-methodology" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-consultation-on-the-reform-to-retail-prices-index-rpi-methodology</a>.</p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
star this property answering member printed John Glen more like this
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less than 2020-12-10T13:22:00.067Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-10T13:22:00.067Z
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star this property label Biography information for John Glen more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-01-08more like thismore than 2021-01-08
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Buildings: VAT more like this
unstar 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, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of reducing the VAT rate on building refurbishment works to zero. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 134418 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 2021-01-13more like thismore than 2021-01-13
star this property answer text The Government already maintains a reduced rate of VAT at five per cent, subject to certain conditions, for residential renovations.<p> </p><p>Introducing a zero rate of VAT would come at a significant cost to the Exchequer, estimated at about £4 billion per year, which would have to be balanced by a reduction in public spending, higher borrowing or increased taxation elsewhere. While the Government keeps all taxes under review, there are no plans to change the VAT treatment of the repair and renovation of buildings.A</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 134445 more like this
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less than 2021-01-13T15:43:20.44Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-13T15:43:20.44Z
star this property answering member
3991
star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-01-08more like thismore than 2021-01-08
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Energy: VAT more like this
unstar 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, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of reducing the VAT rate to zero for existing dwellings when making energy efficient improvements as part of any climate change strategy. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 134419 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 2021-01-18more like thismore than 2021-01-18
star this property answer text <p>The installation of various environmentally friendly home improvement materials, such as insulation and draft stripping, is already eligible for relief from VAT, subject to certain conditions.</p><p> </p><p>Although the Government keeps all taxes under review, there are no plans to change the VAT treatment of home improvements at present.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
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less than 2021-01-18T14:36:15.687Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-18T14:36:15.687Z
star this property answering member
3991
star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-01-18more like thismore than 2021-01-18
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Business: Coronavirus more like this
unstar 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, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of setting up an equity finance scheme to support businesses through the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 138942 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 2021-01-21more like thismore than 2021-01-21
star this property answer text As part of the government’s response to Covid-19, we developed the Future Fund, which provides equity finance for high growth, highly innovative companies. As of December, more than 900 firms have taken part in the scheme. more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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less than 2021-01-21T14:34:00.143Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-21T14:34:00.143Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-01-20more like thismore than 2021-01-20
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star this property hansard heading Coronavirus: Disease Control more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the financial effect of the extended duration of the covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions put in place in response to the covid-19 outbreak on (a) limited company directors, (b) the self-employed, (c) hospitality staff substantially remunerated through tronc payments and (d) others who have received no or limited Government support during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-01-26more like thismore than 2021-01-26
star this property answer text <p>The Government has provided substantial levels of support throughout this crisis to protect people’s jobs and livelihoods, and support businesses and public services across the UK. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has helped to pay the wages of people in 9.9 million jobs across the country and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has received claims from 2.7 million self-employed workers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has acknowledged that it has not been possible to support everyone as they might want and that the past months have been very difficult for many people.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has put in place a wide-ranging £280 billion package of support including over £65 billion in affordable finance to firms through business loan schemes, a temporary £8 billion increase to welfare, mortgage holidays, help with council tax payments, business loans, grants, a business rates holiday, and tax cuts and VAT deferrals.</p><p> </p><p>The resurgence of the virus has required further action to protect people’s health, while preserving the capacity of people to work and businesses to trade. The Government keeps the economic response to the pandemic under review.</p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
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less than 2021-01-26T14:22:21.963Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-26T14:22:21.963Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-01-26more like thismore than 2021-01-26
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star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
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star this property hansard heading Social Enterprises: Tax Allowances more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the (a) potential effect on community benefit societies of the Social Investment Tax Relief ending in April 2021 and (b) potential merits of extending that tax relief. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-02-01more like thismore than 2021-02-01
star this property answer text <p>The Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) was introduced in 2014 to incentivise risk finance investments in qualifying social enterprises and charities. HMRC statistics show that up to 2018-19, about 110 enterprises have used the scheme to raise £11.2 million.</p><p> </p><p>The Government keeps all taxes and reliefs under review in order to ensure they continue to meet policy objectives and represent value for money for taxpayers. The Government previously published a Call for Evidence on SITR’s use to date. A response to the consultation will be published in due course and a decision on SITR’s future will be announced at the Budget ahead of its sunset clause in April 2021.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
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less than 2021-02-01T15:27:19.84Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-01T15:27:19.84Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-01-26more like thismore than 2021-01-26
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Treasury more like this
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star this property hansard heading London Capital & Finance: Insolvency more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to Dame Elizabeth Gloster's report entitled, Independent Investigation into the Financial Conduct Authority’s Regulation of London Capital & Finance plc, published on 23 November 2020, what steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of that report and re-compensate bondholders. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-02-01more like thismore than 2021-02-01
star this property answer text <p>The Government recognises that this has been a very difficult time for LCF bondholders. That is why on 23 May 2019, following a request from Charles Randell, Chair of the FCA, we formally directed the FCA to launch an independent investigation into the events at LCF, and approved the FCA’s appointment of Dame Elizabeth Gloster to lead it.</p><p> </p><p>Dame Elizabeth’s independent investigation considered the events and circumstances surrounding the failure of LCF and whether, in its supervision of LCF, the FCA discharged its functions in a manner which enabled it to effectively fulfil its statutory objectives. Dame Elizabeth delivered her report to the FCA on 23 November 2020, and the report alongside the FCA’s response was published on 17 December 2020. A Written Ministerial Statement was made on the same day setting out the Government’s response. These documents are available online at gov.uk.</p><p> </p><p>Dame Elizabeth makes nine recommendations for the FCA. The Government welcomes the FCA’s apology to LCF bondholders and their commitment to implement Dame Elizabeth’s recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>HM Treasury has also accepted the four recommendations that Dame Elizabeth Gloster made for the government regarding the regulatory regime. The Written Statement set out the steps that the Government will be taking to implement them.</p><p>As set out in the Written Statement, there are three main channels through which London Capital &amp; Finance plc (LCF) bondholders can seek compensation. These are the administration process, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), and the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Complaints Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>The Written Statement also set out that, taking into consideration the specific and complex set of circumstances surrounding the collapse of LCF, the Treasury will set up a compensation scheme which will assess whether there is justification for further one-off compensation payments in certain circumstances for some LCF bondholders. The Government will announce further details in due course.</p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
star this property answering member printed John Glen more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 143761 more like this
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less than 2021-02-01T11:50:29.787Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-01T11:50:29.787Z
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star this property label Biography information for John Glen more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
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star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading Revenue and Customs: Correspondence more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate he has made of the proportion of legitimate HMRC contact with the public that the public has mistakenly perceived to be fraudulent; and what estimate he has made of the cost of that mistaken perception to the public purse. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-07more like thismore than 2021-06-07
star this property answer text <p>The Chancellor is in regular contact with Cabinet colleagues, including the Home Secretary. In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of ministerial discussions are not normally disclosed.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC have many hundreds of millions of contacts with the public every year. Creating clear air between genuine HMRC communications and those attempting to abuse the HMRC brand to commit fraud is a high priority for HMRC. HMRC’s success in preventing the UK public being duped by fraudulent operators impersonating legitimate contact is reflected in the move from HMRC as the third most phished brand globally five years ago, to not featuring in the top 100 most phished brands today.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 7164 more like this
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less than 2021-06-07T07:12:44.893Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-07T07:12:44.893Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Taxation: Personation more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on tackling HMRC-related impersonation fraud. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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star this property uin 7164 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 2021-06-07more like thismore than 2021-06-07
star this property answer text <p>The Chancellor is in regular contact with Cabinet colleagues, including the Home Secretary. In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of ministerial discussions are not normally disclosed.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC have many hundreds of millions of contacts with the public every year. Creating clear air between genuine HMRC communications and those attempting to abuse the HMRC brand to commit fraud is a high priority for HMRC. HMRC’s success in preventing the UK public being duped by fraudulent operators impersonating legitimate contact is reflected in the move from HMRC as the third most phished brand globally five years ago, to not featuring in the top 100 most phished brands today.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 7163 more like this
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less than 2021-06-07T07:12:44.943Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-07T07:12:44.943Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-06-15more like thismore than 2021-06-15
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Treasury more like this
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star this property hansard heading Cryptocurrencies: Registration more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether all firms that have applied for crypto anti-money laundering authorisation with the Financial Conduct Authority will have their applications processed by the deadline of 9 July 2021. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 16090 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 2021-06-21more like thismore than 2021-06-21
star this property answer text <p>The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on 3 June that the Temporary Registration Regime for cryptoasset firms would be extended from 9 July 2021 to 31 March 2022. Extending the regime will allow firms which are currently part of the regime to continue trading whilst their applications for anti-money laundering supervision are being assessed. The FCA has increased considerably the resources allocated to assessing applications, with a view to processing the remaining applications by the new deadline.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
star this property answering member printed John Glen more like this
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less than 2021-06-21T12:08:08.403Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-21T12:08:08.403Z
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star this property label Biography information for John Glen more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-07-06more like thismore than 2021-07-06
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
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star this property hansard heading Net Zero Review more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether an independent estimate of the economic cost of the Net Zero policy is being prepared as part of the Net Zero Review; if he will publish the underlying assumptions and calculations of that estimate; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
star this property uin 28165 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 2021-07-12more like thismore than 2021-07-12
star this property answer text <p>The Net Zero Review is an analytical review that uses existing data to explore the key issues and trade-offs as the UK decarbonises. Against a backdrop of significant uncertainty on technology and costs, as well as changes to the economy over the next 30 years, it focuses on the potential exposure of households and sectors to the transition, and highlights factors to be taken into account in designing policy that will allocate costs over this time horizon. The final report will follow on from the interim report published in December 2020 and set out the key findings from the research and analysis carried out as part of the Net Zero Review.</p><p>The Net Zero Review final report will be published in due course, and in advance of COP26</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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less than 2021-07-12T14:22:09.15Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-12T14:22:09.15Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-10-19more like thismore than 2021-10-19
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
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star this property hansard heading Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Recruitment more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of the implementation of IR35 on the number of drivers in the haulage industry. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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Mr Steve Baker remove filter
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-10-22more like thismore than 2021-10-22
star this property answer text <p>The Tax Information and Impact Note published in March 2021 sets out expected impacts of the April 2021 reform of the off-payroll working rules: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/off-payroll-working-rules-from-april-2021/off-payroll-working-rules-from-april-2021" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/off-payroll-working-rules-from-april-2021/off-payroll-working-rules-from-april-2021</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Government committed to commission independent research into the short-term impacts of the reform by October 2021 during the debate on the Finance Bill 2020. That research has now been commissioned, and the findings will be published once complete.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
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less than 2021-10-22T11:19:50.967Zmore like thismore than 2021-10-22T11:19:50.967Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-11-08more like thismore than 2021-11-08
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star 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 Off-payroll Working: Reform more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his planned timetable is for the (a) completion and (b) publication of the independent research commissioned by the Government into the short-term impacts of the April 2021 reform of the off-payroll working rules. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-11-17more like thismore than 2021-11-17
star this property answer text <p>HMRC has commissioned external research into the short-term effects of the April 2021 off-payroll working rules reform in the private and voluntary sectors, and fieldwork for this research started in October.</p><p> </p><p>The research is expected to be completed in spring 2022 and will be published in due course once complete.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
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less than 2021-11-17T11:08:18.15Zmore like thismore than 2021-11-17T11:08:18.15Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-11-12more like thismore than 2021-11-12
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
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star this property hansard heading Central Bank Digital Currencies more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy that any central bank digital currency will not be used to direct, control or hold under surveillance the spending of holders of such currency by ensuring that the currency is not programmable. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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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 and the Bank of England have not yet made a decision on whether to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the UK, and will engage widely with stakeholders on the benefits, risks and practicalities of doing so.</p><p> </p><p>Maintaining user safety and privacy is an utmost priority as the Government and the Bank appraises the case for a CBDC in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s commitment to ensuring any CBDCs operate within appropriate privacy frameworks was set out in the G7’s public policy principles for CBDC, as part of the UK’s G7 Presidency.  These principles set out rigorous standards of privacy, accountability for the protection of users’ data, and transparency on how information will be secured and used is essential for any CBDC to command trust and confidence.</p><p> </p><p>Earlier this month, the Government committed to public consultation with the Bank of England in 2022 setting out an assessment of the case for a UK CBDC, including the merits of further work to develop an operational and technology model for a UK CBDC.</p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
star this property answering member printed John Glen more like this
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less than 2021-11-17T15:22:37.017Zmore like thismore than 2021-11-17T15:22:37.017Z
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star this property label Biography information for John Glen more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-11-12more like thismore than 2021-11-12
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star this property hansard heading Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure that the savings induced by his reforms to alcohol duty will be passed to consumers. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-11-17more like thismore than 2021-11-17
star this property answer text <p>These are commercial matters between vendors and their suppliers.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
star this property answering member printed Helen Whately more like this
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less than 2021-11-17T15:24:24.387Zmore like thismore than 2021-11-17T15:24:24.387Z
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star this property label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-01-05more like thismore than 2022-01-05
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star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
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star this property hansard heading Events Industry: Finance more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent financial provisions he has made, following the implementation of covid-19 Plan B, for businesses within the live events sector. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-01-10more like thismore than 2022-01-10
star this property answer text <p>For businesses within the live events sector, the Live Events Reinsurance Scheme supports events that the general public are able to purchase tickets to - such as music festivals, sporting and business events - that are at risk of being halted or delayed due to an inability to obtain COVID-19 cancellation insurance. Over £800 million in cover will be available to purchase alongside standard commercial events insurance for an additional premium. Cover is being bought by events across the UK. This intervention supports the UK’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis by giving events across the country the confidence they need to plan for the future.</p><p> </p><p>This is a world-leading insurance scheme, backed by a number of prominent insurers in the Lloyd’s market, including Arch, Beazley, Dale, Hiscox and Munich Re, with few countries offering this kind of cover. It builds on our existing offering of support to the industry, including the £500 million Film and TV Production Restart scheme.</p><p> </p><p>The government announced last month that it is making available an additional £30m through the nearly £2 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to increase the Emergency Resource Support currently available for cultural organisations to apply for. So far more than £1.5 billion has been allocated to around 5,000 individual organisations and sites through the CRF including theatres, orchestras, dance and music venues, supporting live events and performance.</p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke more like this
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less than 2022-01-10T16:29:26.683Zmore like thismore than 2022-01-10T16:29:26.683Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-02-02more like thismore than 2022-02-02
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star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
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star this property hansard heading Financial Services: Regulation more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has taken steps to review the corpus of retained EU law, other UK regulations and potential new financial services regulations, for the purposes of improving UK competitiveness; and what steps he is taking to ensure that any such new regulations and legislative changes are introduced in a timely manner. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-02-09more like thismore than 2022-02-09
star this property answer text <p>In his Mansion House statement last July, the Chancellor set out the Government’s vision for an open, competitive, green, and technologically advanced financial services sector. A sweeping set of reforms to sharpen the UK’s competitive advantage in financial services is already underway.</p><p> </p><p>In November, the Government published the second consultation in its Future Regulatory Framework (FRF) Review. This provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to ensure that, having left the EU, the UK establishes a coherent, agile, and internationally respected approach to financial services regulation that is right for the UK. This includes proposals to repeal a significant volume of retained EU law relating to financial services, so that the financial services regulators can take responsibility for making the appropriate rules in these areas.</p><p>As set out in the recent publication, <em>The Benefits of Brexit: How the UK is taking advantage of leaving the EU, </em>the Government is actively seeking out opportunities to tailor the regulation of our financial services sector, within the new framework the FRF Review will deliver, through measures including:</p><p> </p><ul><li>A ground-breaking Mutual Recognition Agreement with Switzerland.</li><li>Reforming our capital markets through the Wholesale Markets Review and Prospectus Regime Review.</li><li>Establishing a new Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology.</li><li>Becoming the world’s first net zero-aligned financial centre.</li></ul>
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less than 2022-02-09T08:54:12.183Zmore like thismore than 2022-02-09T08:54:12.183Z
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star this property hansard heading Credit: Regulation more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to regulate buy now, pay later products. more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-02-28more like thismore than 2022-02-28
star this property answer text <p>The Woolard Review into the unsecured credit market found several potential risks of consumer detriment from interest-free Buy-Now Pay-Later (BNPL) products. The Government recognises those risks, but also notes that as an interest-free product, BNPL can often be lower-risk than other forms of borrowing and a useful tool to help consumers manage their finances. That is why on 2 February 2021 the Government announced its intention to regulate BNPL products in a proportionate manner.</p><p> </p><p>The Government published a consultation on policy proposals for the regulation of BNPL on 21 October 2021, which closed on 6 January. The consultation sought stakeholder views on how to define the scope of regulation and how to draw boundaries in legislation between different types of credit agreements that make use of the exemption from consumer credit regulation that is currently used by BNPL products.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is now reviewing responses to this consultation and considering next steps and intends to publish a consultation response in the spring.</p><p> </p><p>HMT does not hold information regarding the savings to consumers resulting from the use of BNPL products in 2021, or the impact of BNPL on the UK’s retail industry. Instead, HMT draws on the research of various stakeholders, including consumer groups and the wider financial services industry, to inform policy development.</p><p> </p>
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less than 2022-02-28T15:02:19.987Zmore like thismore than 2022-02-28T15:02:19.987Z
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star this property date less than 2022-02-18more like thismore than 2022-02-18
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Treasury more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans his Department has to create a definition of buy now, pay later in statute; and whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of establishing that definition. 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 2022-02-28more like thismore than 2022-02-28
star this property answer text <p>The Woolard Review into the unsecured credit market found several potential risks of consumer detriment from interest-free Buy-Now Pay-Later (BNPL) products. The Government recognises those risks, but also notes that as an interest-free product, BNPL can often be lower-risk than other forms of borrowing and a useful tool to help consumers manage their finances. That is why on 2 February 2021 the Government announced its intention to regulate BNPL products in a proportionate manner.</p><p> </p><p>The Government published a consultation on policy proposals for the regulation of BNPL on 21 October 2021, which closed on 6 January. The consultation sought stakeholder views on how to define the scope of regulation and how to draw boundaries in legislation between different types of credit agreements that make use of the exemption from consumer credit regulation that is currently used by BNPL products.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is now reviewing responses to this consultation and considering next steps and intends to publish a consultation response in the spring.</p><p> </p><p>HMT does not hold information regarding the savings to consumers resulting from the use of BNPL products in 2021, or the impact of BNPL on the UK’s retail industry. Instead, HMT draws on the research of various stakeholders, including consumer groups and the wider financial services industry, to inform policy development.</p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
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less than 2022-02-28T15:02:20.08Zmore like thismore than 2022-02-28T15:02:20.08Z
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star this property date less than 2022-02-18more like thismore than 2022-02-18
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Treasury more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate his Department has made of the savings to consumers resulting from the use of buy now, pay later low interest credit schemes in 2021. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-02-28more like thismore than 2022-02-28
star this property answer text <p>The Woolard Review into the unsecured credit market found several potential risks of consumer detriment from interest-free Buy-Now Pay-Later (BNPL) products. The Government recognises those risks, but also notes that as an interest-free product, BNPL can often be lower-risk than other forms of borrowing and a useful tool to help consumers manage their finances. That is why on 2 February 2021 the Government announced its intention to regulate BNPL products in a proportionate manner.</p><p> </p><p>The Government published a consultation on policy proposals for the regulation of BNPL on 21 October 2021, which closed on 6 January. The consultation sought stakeholder views on how to define the scope of regulation and how to draw boundaries in legislation between different types of credit agreements that make use of the exemption from consumer credit regulation that is currently used by BNPL products.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is now reviewing responses to this consultation and considering next steps and intends to publish a consultation response in the spring.</p><p> </p><p>HMT does not hold information regarding the savings to consumers resulting from the use of BNPL products in 2021, or the impact of BNPL on the UK’s retail industry. Instead, HMT draws on the research of various stakeholders, including consumer groups and the wider financial services industry, to inform policy development.</p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
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less than 2022-02-28T15:02:20.143Zmore like thismore than 2022-02-28T15:02:20.143Z
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star this property date less than 2022-02-18more like thismore than 2022-02-18
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Treasury more like this
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star this property hansard heading Credit: Retail Trade more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of buy now, pay later products on the UK’s retail industry. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-02-28more like thismore than 2022-02-28
star this property answer text <p>The Woolard Review into the unsecured credit market found several potential risks of consumer detriment from interest-free Buy-Now Pay-Later (BNPL) products. The Government recognises those risks, but also notes that as an interest-free product, BNPL can often be lower-risk than other forms of borrowing and a useful tool to help consumers manage their finances. That is why on 2 February 2021 the Government announced its intention to regulate BNPL products in a proportionate manner.</p><p> </p><p>The Government published a consultation on policy proposals for the regulation of BNPL on 21 October 2021, which closed on 6 January. The consultation sought stakeholder views on how to define the scope of regulation and how to draw boundaries in legislation between different types of credit agreements that make use of the exemption from consumer credit regulation that is currently used by BNPL products.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is now reviewing responses to this consultation and considering next steps and intends to publish a consultation response in the spring.</p><p> </p><p>HMT does not hold information regarding the savings to consumers resulting from the use of BNPL products in 2021, or the impact of BNPL on the UK’s retail industry. Instead, HMT draws on the research of various stakeholders, including consumer groups and the wider financial services industry, to inform policy development.</p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
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less than 2022-02-28T15:02:20.19Zmore like thismore than 2022-02-28T15:02:20.19Z
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star this property date less than 2022-04-19more like thismore than 2022-04-19
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star this property hansard heading Financial Institutions: Ethnic Groups more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the report published by Lloyds Bank entitled Black. British. In Business & Proud, what steps he is taking to increase the confidence of the UK's Black business community in the banking and financial services sector. more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-04-26more like thismore than 2022-04-26
star this property answer text <p>On 17 March, the Government published “Inclusive Britain” in response to the independent report by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, setting out a ground-breaking action plan to tackle negative disparities, promote unity and build a fairer Britain for all. The Government has responded in detail to each of the Commission’s 24 recommendations from its report. In some cases, The Government’s response has gone further than the report envisaged, to ensure that our action plan is as wide-reaching as possible and builds a fairer and more inclusive society in the long-term.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is very supportive of the Race At Work Charter, which over 100 financial services firms have already signed up to. The Charter commits firms that sign up to take practical steps to tackle barriers that ethnic minority people face in recruitment and progression.</p><p> </p><p>We are also supporting entrepreneurs through the Start-Up Loans scheme, which offers businesses 12 months of free mentoring. Of all loans issued up to December 2021, 20% went to Asian people, Black people, or people from other Ethnic Minorities (excluding White minorities). At the end of December 2021, the programme had delivered more than 90,000 loans, providing more than £819m of funding to entrepreneurs.</p><p>In March 2021, the Parker Review published statistics showing that significant progress has been made on improving ethnic diversity of UK boards, with 89 out of 100 FTSE 100 companies reporting they had appointed a director from a minority ethnic group.</p><p> </p><p>The Treasury remains committed to supporting individuals and businesses of all backgrounds to access the finance they need and continues to engage with the private sector and other government departments including BEIS and Cabinet Office on this important issue.</p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
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less than 2022-04-26T14:57:12.987Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-26T14:57:12.987Z
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star this property date less than 2022-04-19more like thismore than 2022-04-19
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star this property hansard heading Banks: Ethnic Groups more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the report published by Lloyds Bank entitled Black. British. In Business & Proud, what steps he is taking to increase (a) cultural awareness and (b) Black representation in the banking sector. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-04-26more like thismore than 2022-04-26
star this property answer text <p>On 17 March, the Government published “Inclusive Britain” in response to the independent report by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, setting out a ground-breaking action plan to tackle negative disparities, promote unity and build a fairer Britain for all. The Government has responded in detail to each of the Commission’s 24 recommendations from its report. In some cases, The Government’s response has gone further than the report envisaged, to ensure that our action plan is as wide-reaching as possible and builds a fairer and more inclusive society in the long-term.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is very supportive of the Race At Work Charter, which over 100 financial services firms have already signed up to. The Charter commits firms that sign up to take practical steps to tackle barriers that ethnic minority people face in recruitment and progression.</p><p> </p><p>We are also supporting entrepreneurs through the Start-Up Loans scheme, which offers businesses 12 months of free mentoring. Of all loans issued up to December 2021, 20% went to Asian people, Black people, or people from other Ethnic Minorities (excluding White minorities). At the end of December 2021, the programme had delivered more than 90,000 loans, providing more than £819m of funding to entrepreneurs.</p><p>In March 2021, the Parker Review published statistics showing that significant progress has been made on improving ethnic diversity of UK boards, with 89 out of 100 FTSE 100 companies reporting they had appointed a director from a minority ethnic group.</p><p> </p><p>The Treasury remains committed to supporting individuals and businesses of all backgrounds to access the finance they need and continues to engage with the private sector and other government departments including BEIS and Cabinet Office on this important issue.</p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
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less than 2022-04-26T14:57:13.037Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-26T14:57:13.037Z
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the report published by Lloyds Bank entitled Black. British. In Business & Proud, if he will take steps to work with the banking sector on creating a bespoke mentoring programme for Black-owned businesses. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-04-26more like thismore than 2022-04-26
star this property answer text <p>On 17 March, the Government published “Inclusive Britain” in response to the independent report by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, setting out a ground-breaking action plan to tackle negative disparities, promote unity and build a fairer Britain for all. The Government has responded in detail to each of the Commission’s 24 recommendations from its report. In some cases, The Government’s response has gone further than the report envisaged, to ensure that our action plan is as wide-reaching as possible and builds a fairer and more inclusive society in the long-term.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is very supportive of the Race At Work Charter, which over 100 financial services firms have already signed up to. The Charter commits firms that sign up to take practical steps to tackle barriers that ethnic minority people face in recruitment and progression.</p><p> </p><p>We are also supporting entrepreneurs through the Start-Up Loans scheme, which offers businesses 12 months of free mentoring. Of all loans issued up to December 2021, 20% went to Asian people, Black people, or people from other Ethnic Minorities (excluding White minorities). At the end of December 2021, the programme had delivered more than 90,000 loans, providing more than £819m of funding to entrepreneurs.</p><p>In March 2021, the Parker Review published statistics showing that significant progress has been made on improving ethnic diversity of UK boards, with 89 out of 100 FTSE 100 companies reporting they had appointed a director from a minority ethnic group.</p><p> </p><p>The Treasury remains committed to supporting individuals and businesses of all backgrounds to access the finance they need and continues to engage with the private sector and other government departments including BEIS and Cabinet Office on this important issue.</p>
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less than 2022-04-26T14:57:12.923Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-26T14:57:12.923Z
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star this property hansard heading National Insurance: Children in Care more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to ensure that children in care receive National Insurance numbers at the same time as children living with their biological parents; and if she will make a statement. more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-06-30more like thismore than 2022-06-30
star this property answer text It is HMRC policy to issue National Insurance numbers to all children where HMRC hold current personal details. For some children who are in care, a special process exists for social workers to confirm the details so that the young person can receive their National Insurance number on time. more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
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less than 2022-06-30T14:59:09.577Zmore like thismore than 2022-06-30T14:59:09.577Z
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star this property date less than 2022-07-05more like thismore than 2022-07-05
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star this property hansard heading Commuters: Fuels more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take further steps to assist commuters with the rising cost of petrol. more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-13more like thismore than 2022-07-13
star this property answer text <p>At Spring Statement 2022 in response to fuel prices reaching record levels, the government announced a temporary 12-month cut to duty on petrol and diesel of 5p per litre.</p><p> </p><p>This is the largest cash-terms cut across all fuel duty rates at once, ever, and is only the second time in 20 years that main rates of petrol and diesel have been cut. This cut represents savings for households and businesses worth around £2.4 billion in 2022-23.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has been clear that it expects those in the supply chain to pass the fuel duty cut through to consumers as promptly as possible. Following a request from the Business Secretary, the Competition and Markets Authority will undertake a short and focused review of the fuel market and will provide advice to the Government on steps that could be taken to improve outcomes for consumers.</p><p> </p><p>All taxes, including fuel duty, remain under review.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Havant more like this
star this property answering member printed Alan Mak more like this
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less than 2022-07-13T16:25:38.437Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-13T16:25:38.437Z
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star this property label Biography information for Alan Mak more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-07-05more like thismore than 2022-07-05
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star this property hansard heading Fuel Poverty more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take further steps to support households at risk of fuel poverty. more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-13more like thismore than 2022-07-13
star this property answer text <p>The Government recognises that millions of households across the UK have been impacted by rising energy bills and the wider cost of living. That is why the Government is providing over £15 billion in further support, targeted particularly on those with the greatest need. This package is in addition to the over £22 billion announced previously, with government support for the cost of living now totalling over £37 billion this year. The package includes:</p><ul><li>£400 off GB energy bills from October through the expansion of the Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS);</li><li>A £650 Cost of Living Payment for over 8 million households across the UK in receipt of means tested benefits;</li><li>A £150 one-off disability Cost of Living Payment for 6 million people who receive non-means tested disability benefits;</li><li>An extra one-off £300 this year for over eight million pensioner households to help them cover the rising cost of energy this winter;</li><li>An extra £500 million of local support, via the Household Support Fund, for households that are not eligible for Cost of Living Payments or for families that still need additional support.</li></ul><p> </p><p>The Government has also expanded and increased the Warm Home Discount. Three million vulnerable households will now receive £150 each year. The Government’s objective for the Warm Home Discount is to focus the support towards those on the lowest incomes and in, or at greatest risk of, fuel poverty.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has robust plans in place to improve the efficiency of peoples’ homes. The Heat and Buildings Strategy, published in October, detailed the £3.9 billion committed over the Spending Review period to improve the energy efficiency of our building stock and help to reduce bills.</p><p> </p><p>We are also expanding the Energy Company Obligation, which places an obligation on larger energy suppliers to provide energy efficiency and heating measures for fuel poor households across Great Britain, to £1 billion per year from 2022-2026. This will help 133,000 low-income households annually to improve their energy efficiency.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will continue to monitor how global events affect energy bills and the cost of living into the winter.</p>
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