The entry in the contents page of the HM Revenue and Customs publication Benefits and Credits, Tax Credits Error and Fraud Additional Capacity Trial, Final Evaluation, published in May 2014, is a typographical error.
The Commissioners executed a formal delegation of powers under the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the HM Revenue and Customs publication Benefits and Credits, Tax Credits Error and Fraud Additional Capacity Trial, Final Evaluation, published in May 2014, for what reason section 1.7 listed in the contents page, Delegation of Commissioners' Powers, was not included in the body of that report; and if he will place in the Library a copy of that section.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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Synnex-Concentrix UK Limited is paid on a payment by results model on the basis of savings to public finances from correcting tax credit claims. Payments to Concentrix are also based on the quality and accuracy of their work. The model provides for adjustments for mandatory reconsiderations.<\/p>
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The mandatory reconsideration process is set out as part of HMRC\u2019s contract with Synnex-Concentrix UK Limited.<\/p>
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Tax credits claimants can discuss a mandatory reconsideration of a decision to amend a tax credits award by contacting Synnex-Concentix UK Limited on 0345 600 3130.<\/p>
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<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4066", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Priti Patel"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Witham"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Priti Patel"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2015-03-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "groupedQuestionUIN" : {"_value" : "228762"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2015-03-26T10:07:01.237Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "14"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Treasury"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Treasury"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2015-03-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Concentrix"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, on what telephone number can tax credit claimants contact Synnex-Concentrix UK to discuss mandatory reconsideration.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/478", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Birkenhead"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mr Frank Field"} ], "uin" : "228744"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/229079", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "HM Treasury"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/229079/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
I answered the question on 23 March 2015<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1529", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mr David Gauke"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "South West Hertfordshire"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Mr David Gauke"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2015-03-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2015-03-26T09:32:24.7Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "14"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Treasury"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Treasury"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2015-03-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Treasury: Written Questions"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he plans to answer Question 226273, tabled on 4 March 2015 by the hon. Member for Birkenhead.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/478", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Birkenhead"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mr Frank Field"} ], "uin" : "228666"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/229083", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "HM Treasury"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/229083/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
Synnex-Concentrix UK Limited is paid on a payment by results model on the basis of savings to public finances from correcting tax credit claims. Payments to Concentrix are also based on the quality and accuracy of their work. The model provides for adjustments for mandatory reconsiderations.<\/p>
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The mandatory reconsideration process is set out as part of HMRC\u2019s contract with Synnex-Concentrix UK Limited.<\/p>
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Tax credits claimants can discuss a mandatory reconsideration of a decision to amend a tax credits award by contacting Synnex-Concentix UK Limited on 0345 600 3130.<\/p>
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<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4066", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Priti Patel"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Witham"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Priti Patel"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2015-03-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "groupedQuestionUIN" : {"_value" : "228744"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2015-03-26T10:07:01.107Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "14"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Treasury"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Treasury"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2015-03-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Concentrix"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 23 March 2015 to Question 226273, what directions have been issued by HM Revenue and Customs to Synnex-Concentrix UK with respect to its contract to process mandatory reconsideration of tax credit claims; and upon what results will Synnex-Concentrix UK be paid.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/478", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Birkenhead"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mr Frank Field"} ], "uin" : "228762"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/225106", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "HM Treasury"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/225106/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The value of the contract was estimated at between £55m - £75m at contract award. This includes processing mandatory reconsiderations of tax credits claims. Synnex-Concentrix UK Ltd is supported in its work by experienced HM Revenue and Customs staff and is further subject to stringent assurance checks.<\/p>
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More details about the contract can be found at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=97910033<\/a><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value is of HM Revenue and Customs' contract with Synnex-Concentrix UK; and whether the contract covers processing mandatory reconsideration of tax credit claims.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/225108/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " I refer the Rt Hon Gentlemen to my previous answer provided on the 4 March 2015 to Question 225361<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2015-02-25/225361/<\/a><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Annual statistics for the first year of operation are not yet available.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the (a) shortest, (b) average and (c) longest time taken to process a mandatory reconsideration for a tax credit claim is; and how many such mandatory reconsiderations are awaiting a decision.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/223537", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "HM Treasury"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/223537/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " HMRC has revised the appeals process, in order to align it with that of DWP in advance of the migration of tax credits claimants to Universal Credit. Since 6 April 2014, there has been a new stage in the process called mandatory reconsideration (MR). Now if a claimant disagrees with an HMRC tax credit decision, they are required to ask HMRC to look at its decision again and revise it where appropriate. This change was introduced to enable more disputes to be resolved as early as possible in the decision making process.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Mandatory reconsideration was introduced on 6 April 2014. Annual figures for 2014/15 are not yet available.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many mandatory reconsiderations have been requested for tax credit claims; how many of those requests have been successful; and how long on average it takes to process each such request.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/223204/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " Data relating to the number of tax credit prosecutions is published annually.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> The information for 2013-14 can be found here:<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/401523/Annual_report_from_the_Commissioners_for_Revenue_and_Customs_to_the_Treasury_on_Tax_Credits_under_Section_40_of_the_Tax_Credits_Act_2002_2013_to_2014.pdf<\/a><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> The information for 2012-13 can be found here:<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/331113/REPORT_REQUIRED_UNDER_SECTION_40_OF_THE_TAX_CREDITS_ACT_2002_FOR_THE_TAX_YEAR_2012-13.pdf<\/a><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> The information for 2011-12 can be found here:<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p>