The Department has had representations from the Royal National Institute of Blind People and received letters from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning, All Party Parliamentary Group for Eye Health and Visual Impairment and the Chair of the Health Select Committee.<\/p>
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There are currently national rules in place that should ensure if a patient\u2019s planned follow on appointment is postponed their wait is actively monitored. In light of concerns that patients may be suffering avoidable sight loss due to delays in follow up appointments, Departmental officials are currently working with NHS England to assess the situation.<\/p>
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The vast majority of Real Time Information submissions are accurate and on time. However, a very small number of data quality issues create discrepancies and these can have an effect on an individual\u2019s tax and benefits position. HMRC are currently reviewing these cases so as to better understand what causes late and incorrect data, and how they can then improve guidance and help to their customers.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3935", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mel Stride"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Central Devon"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Mel Stride"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2017-10-16", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2017-10-16T16:10:03.46Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "14"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Treasury"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "CaTreasury"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2017-10-11", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "PAYE"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the principal causes have been of the (a) late, (b) missing and (c) incorrect Real Time Information (RTI) submissions considered by the Late, Missing and Incorrect RTI project to date; and if he will make a statement.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/163", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "East Ham"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Stephen Timms"} ], "uin" : "107309"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/768870", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "HM Treasury"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/768870/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The current official forecasts produced by the independent Office for Budget Responsibility extend up to the financial year 2021-22. They forecast that public sector net debt (PSND) at the end of 2021-22 will be 79.8% of GDP, or £1.9tn.<\/p>
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The Autumn Budget will include PSND forecasts for the financial year 2022-23.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4097", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Elizabeth Truss"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "South West Norfolk"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Elizabeth Truss"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2017-10-16", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2017-10-16T14:05:19.697Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "14"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Treasury"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "CaTreasury"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2017-10-11", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Public Sector Debt"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the level of the public sector net debt by June 2022.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1409", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "East Londonderry"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mr Gregory Campbell"} ], "uin" : "107265"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/768871", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "HM Treasury"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/768871/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
While dependent on the rate established by a restored Northern Ireland Executive, the devolution of corporation tax rate-setting powers will allow Northern Ireland to compete more effectively for foreign direct investment, and encourage greater investment by companies already in Northern Ireland. Creating a stronger Northern Ireland economy will benefit the entire United Kingdom.<\/p>
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The relevant Tax Information and Impact Notes can be found at:<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/393521/TIIN_-_Corporation_Tax_-_devolution_of_rate-setting_power_to_Northern_Ireland.pdf<\/a><\/p> <\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/northern-ireland-rate-of-corporation-tax-changes-to-small-and-medium-sized-enterprise-regime/northern-ireland-rate-of-corporation-tax-changes-to-small-and-medium-sized-enterprise-regime<\/a><\/p>"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/768872/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The effect on UK tax revenues of devolving corporation tax rate-setting powers will depend on the rate set by the Northern Ireland Executive.<\/p> <\/p> Under the Stormont House Agreement, these powers will be commenced once a restored Northern Ireland Executive has demonstrated that its finances are on a sustainable footing.<\/p> <\/p> The Northern Ireland Executive block grant will be reduced to reflect the tax revenues foregone by the UK Government as a result of both direct and behavioural effects.<\/p> <\/p> The relevant Tax Information and Impact Notes can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/393521/TIIN_-_Corporation_Tax_-_devolution_of_rate-setting_power_to_Northern_Ireland.pdf<\/a><\/p> <\/p> Tax Year<\/p><\/td> Total amount of investment<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2012-13<\/p><\/td> £197m<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2013-14<\/p><\/td> £549m<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2014-15<\/p><\/td> £837m<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p>