The Government takes natural capital very seriously. We have set long term-goals to stop the decades of decline in wildlife and habitats, and have already seen some improvements. Since 2010 we have helped to create over 150,000 acres of field margins, wetlands and woodlands, and woodland cover is at its highest level in 700 years.<\/p>
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Economic growth and improving the environment go hand-in-hand, and the Natural Capital Committee has made a range of recommendations on how we manage the environment in a way that will enhance it for future generations whilst meeting our economic needs. Given the significance of this work, we are carefully analysing the recommendations made in the Natural Capital Committee\u2019s report, and will respond later this year. As part of that response, we will set out how Government plans to integrate natural capital into wider policy making and reporting.<\/p>
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The content of the Summer Budget will not be announced ahead of 8 July.<\/p>
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The government is committed to reducing revenue loss due to fuel duty fraud and HM Revenue and Customs works closely with the Revenue Commissioners in the Republic of Ireland and others to fight fuel fraud on a wide range of fronts.<\/p>
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This information requested is not available.<\/p>
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The Treasury has not had any recent discussions with NATO, the OECD or the UN on the definition of Defence expenditure. NATO publishes its own definition of Defence Expenditure and the UK categorises defence spending fully in accordance with these guidelines.<\/p>
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The OECD\u2019s Development Assistance Committee is responsible for the definition of official development assistance (ODA) and produces guidance on detailed aspects of this. The UK is a member of the Development Assistance Committee and UK officials attend regular technical meetings.<\/p>
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The expected impact over the forecast period of the changes made to private pensions taxation as announced at Budget 2014 can be found in Table 2.1 (p.56) of the Budget 2014 document here:<\/p>
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https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/293759/37630_Budget_2014_Web_Accessible.pdf<\/a><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Following a consultation period the Chancellor made subsequent announcements relating to this measure. The Exchequer impact of these can be found in Table 2.1 (p.65) of the Autumn Statement 2014 document here:<\/p> <\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/382327/44695_Accessible.pdf<\/a><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Monthly assessments of additional tax revenue from savers choosing to access their pensions flexibly are not available.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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