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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to paragraph 2.45 and Table 5.1 of the Spring Budget 2024, HC560, published on 6 March 2024, whether his Department has conducted an equality impact assessment for the one-off adjustment to rates of air passenger duty on non-economy passengers.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1695724/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The government carefully considers the impact of decisions on those sharing protected characteristics in line with both our legal obligations and with this government\u2019s strong commitment to promoting fairness. This was the case during the policy development process on the Vaping Product Duty<\/p><p><br>Whilst there is no legal requirement to publish Equalities Impact Assessments, the Treasury and HMRC publish Tax Information and Impact Notes for individual tax measures that include, in summary form, assessments of their expected equalities impacts. These are published when the policy is final or near final.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of exempting individuals from national insurance contributions if they choose not to access (a) social security services and (b) the NHS.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4410", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Julian Knight"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Julian Knight"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1679685", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Treasury"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1663267/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>On 2 October, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a value for money audit of all EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) spending in the Civil Service.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The audit will dovetail with the public sector productivity review, aiming at delivering a leaner, more efficient government. The audit forms part of our drive to improve productivity across the public sector by driving down waste and improving performance.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The findings and actions of the audit will be announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much their Department spent on equality and diversity training in the 2022-2023 financial year.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1663602/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>This case concerns rules on markers used to distinguish rebated fuel used in private pleasure craft (PPC), which began at a time when the UK was an EU member state.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The fine of \u20ac32m is disappointing because the original 2018 judgment ruling that the UK was in contravention of the EU Fiscal Marking Directive was implemented as quickly as possible given the UK\u2019s unique circumstances. The UK is a nation that honours its obligations, and we will meet our obligations under the Withdrawal Agreement.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>From 1 October 2021, diesel-powered PPC in Northern Ireland have not been permitted to refuel with rebated (\u2018red\u2019) diesel. Alongside this change, the government introduced a relief scheme to cover diesel used for non-propulsion purposes (e.g. heating and lighting the boat). This concluded the UK\u2019s implementation of the 2018 judgment of the CJEU.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies of the judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union in Commission v United Kingdom (Fiscal marking of gas oil) on 28 September 2023.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4410", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Julian Knight"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1663910/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>As announced by the Prime Minister on 4 October 2023, the Government is creating the first smokefree generation, by bringing forward legislation so that children turning 14 this year or younger will never be legally sold tobacco products. This will prevent future generations from ever taking up smoking, as there is no safe age to smoke. The command paper sets out the proposed actions the Government will take to tackle smoking and youth vaping and can be accessed here: <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/stopping-the-start-our-new-plan-to-create-a-smokefree-generation#:~:text=This%20publication%20sets%20out%20proposed,ensure%20the%20law%20is%20enforced\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/stopping-the-start-our-new-plan-to-create-a-smokefree-generation#:~:text=This%20publication%20sets%20out%20proposed,ensure%20the%20law%20is%20enforced<\/a><\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Government launched a consultation on 12 October on the smokefree generation policy detailed in the command paper, which can be accessed here: <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/creating-a-smokefree-generation-and-tackling-youth-vaping#:~:text=Consultation%20description,ensure%20the%20law%20is%20enforced\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/creating-a-smokefree-generation-and-tackling-youth-vaping#:~:text=Consultation%20description,ensure%20the%20law%20is%20enforced<\/a>.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Once final policy decisions are confirmed, the impact of those decisions on the public finances will be assessed and reflected in the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecast.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>A smokefree generation will save the NHS billions over the long-term and put cash back in the pockets of millions of families across this country.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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