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Information on policy evaluations carried out by external organisations is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.<\/p>

<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4107", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "West Worcestershire"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Harriett Baldwin"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2015-09-15", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2015-09-15T16:51:15.79Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "14"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Treasury"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "CaTreasury"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2015-09-07", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Treasury: Consultants"} , "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 policy evaluations have been carried out by external organisations for his Department and its agencies in each financial year since 2010-11; whether the output of those evaluations was published; which organisation carried out each such evaluation; and what the value of each contract to provide that evaluation was.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4128", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Chuka Umunna"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Streatham"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mr Chuka Umunna"} ], "uin" : "9256"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/417211", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "HM Treasury"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/417211/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

The 24 Enterprise Zones that have been established in England since 2012 had by December 2014 provided 18,949 jobs, attracted £2.2 billion of private investment, and attracted over 540 new businesses. We continue to review all available evidence on the efficacy and impact of Enterprise Zones, including from previous programmes in the United Kingdom and abroad.<\/p>

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HM TREASURY<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3522N 13/14 ANSWERED ON 10 APRIL 2014<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

Chuka Umunna MP<\/p>

<\/p>

STREATHAM<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the exchequer, to how many businesses the letter from the Prime Minister to them about the employment allowance was sent to; what criteria was used to select those businesses; and where the addresses and other details of the businesses to which the letter was sent were obtained. 195622<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3524N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

Chuka Umunna MP<\/p>

<\/p>

LAB - STREATHAM<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the total cost to the public purse was of the letter sent to businesses by the Prime Minister on the employment allowance. 195623<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3525N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

The Rt Hon Jack Straw MP<\/p>

<\/p>

LAB - BLACKBURN<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many copies of the Prime Minister's recent letter concerning new tax cuts for businesses and charities were printed and at what cost; what the total cost was of printing distribution and postage in respect of these letters; and from which vote this expenditure will be taken. (195468)<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3526N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

The Rt Hon Jack Straw MP<\/p>

<\/p>

CON - TONBRIDGE & MALLING<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether, on previous occasion the Prime Minister of the day has written to taxpayer about new tax cuts; at what cost; and if he will place copies of such correspondence in the Library. (195469)<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3527N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

Emily Thornberry MP<\/p>

<\/p>

LAB - ISLINGTON SOUTH & FINSBURY<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, where the Prime Minister's Office obtained contact details of the businesses and charities to whom he sent a letter about changes to national insurance contributions which took effect from 6 April 2014. (195627)<\/p>

<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3528N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

Emily Thornberry MP<\/p>

<\/p>

LAB - ISLINGTON SOUTH & FINSBURY<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Prime Minister's Office used any private companies to distribute to businesses and charities the letter he signed about changes to national insurance contributions which took effect from 6 April 2014. (195628)<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3529N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

Emily Thornberry MP<\/p>

<\/p>

LAB - ISLINGTON SOUTH & FINSBURY<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the cost was of sending businesses and charities the letter the Prime Minister signed about changes to National Insurance contributions which took effect from 6 April 2014. (195629)<\/p>

<\/p>

DAVID GAUKE<\/p>

The Employment Allowance was introduced to promote both growth and employment, particularly among small businesses, and its success is heavily dependent on ensuring that businesses know whether they are eligible, which they can check by visiting https://www.gov.uk/employment-allowance<\/a>. It is estimated to benefit UK employers by approximately £1.25bn for employers in 14/15.<\/p>

<\/p>

The Prime Minister's letter was distributed by HMRC and its contractors and targeted c1.7m current and potential employers most likely to benefit from the allowance.<\/p>

<\/p>

It cost approximately £430,000 including the cost of postage, which equates to 25 pence per letter and its distribution is consistent with the Government's wider awareness raising campaign ensuring that employers are aware of the allowance and check their eligibility.<\/p>

<\/p>

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HM TREASURY<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3522N 13/14 ANSWERED ON 10 APRIL 2014<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

Chuka Umunna MP<\/p>

<\/p>

STREATHAM<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the exchequer, to how many businesses the letter from the Prime Minister to them about the employment allowance was sent to; what criteria was used to select those businesses; and where the addresses and other details of the businesses to which the letter was sent were obtained. 195622<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3524N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

Chuka Umunna MP<\/p>

<\/p>

LAB - STREATHAM<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the total cost to the public purse was of the letter sent to businesses by the Prime Minister on the employment allowance. 195623<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3525N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

The Rt Hon Jack Straw MP<\/p>

<\/p>

LAB - BLACKBURN<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many copies of the Prime Minister's recent letter concerning new tax cuts for businesses and charities were printed and at what cost; what the total cost was of printing distribution and postage in respect of these letters; and from which vote this expenditure will be taken. (195468)<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3526N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

The Rt Hon Jack Straw MP<\/p>

<\/p>

CON - TONBRIDGE & MALLING<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether, on previous occasion the Prime Minister of the day has written to taxpayer about new tax cuts; at what cost; and if he will place copies of such correspondence in the Library. (195469)<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3527N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

Emily Thornberry MP<\/p>

<\/p>

LAB - ISLINGTON SOUTH & FINSBURY<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, where the Prime Minister's Office obtained contact details of the businesses and charities to whom he sent a letter about changes to national insurance contributions which took effect from 6 April 2014. (195627)<\/p>

<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3528N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

Emily Thornberry MP<\/p>

<\/p>

LAB - ISLINGTON SOUTH & FINSBURY<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Prime Minister's Office used any private companies to distribute to businesses and charities the letter he signed about changes to national insurance contributions which took effect from 6 April 2014. (195628)<\/p>

<\/p>

HMT Ref : 3529N 13/14 <\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

Emily Thornberry MP<\/p>

<\/p>

LAB - ISLINGTON SOUTH & FINSBURY<\/strong><\/p>

<\/p>

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the cost was of sending businesses and charities the letter the Prime Minister signed about changes to National Insurance contributions which took effect from 6 April 2014. (195629)<\/p>

<\/p>

DAVID GAUKE<\/p>

The Employment Allowance was introduced to promote both growth and employment, particularly among small businesses, and its success is heavily dependent on ensuring that businesses know whether they are eligible, which they can check by visiting https://www.gov.uk/employment-allowance<\/a>. It is estimated to benefit UK employers by approximately £1.25bn for employers in 14/15.<\/p>

<\/p>

The Prime Minister's letter was distributed by HMRC and its contractors and targeted c1.7m current and potential employers most likely to benefit from the allowance.<\/p>

<\/p>

It cost approximately £430,000 including the cost of postage, which equates to 25 pence per letter and its distribution is consistent with the Government's wider awareness raising campaign ensuring that employers are aware of the allowance and check their eligibility.<\/p>

<\/p>

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Table 1 shows the latest available statistics on proposals (appeals), by region, to amend the 2010 rating lists. The numbers provided cover England and Wales for the duration of the 2010 rating list as of 30 September 2013.<\/p>

<\/p>

Table 1: Proposals to amend the 2010 Rating Lists<\/p>

Region<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Total Received1,2<\/sup><\/p>

1 Apr 10 to 30 Sept 13<\/p><\/td>

Total Cleared1,2<\/sup><\/p>

1 Apr 10 to 30 Sept 13<\/p><\/td>

Total Outstanding1,2 <\/sup>at 30 Sep 13<\/p><\/td>

Median time to clear (days)<\/p>

30 Sept 13<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

England<\/strong> and Wales<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

572,780<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

409,680<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

163,100<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

360<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

England<\/p><\/td>

544,550<\/p><\/td>

388,850<\/p><\/td>

155,700<\/p><\/td>

360<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

North East<\/p><\/td>

23,030<\/p><\/td>

17,370<\/p><\/td>

5,660<\/p><\/td>

360<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

North West<\/p><\/td>

79,090<\/p><\/td>

58,620<\/p><\/td>

20,470<\/p><\/td>

370<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Yorkshire and the Humber<\/p><\/td>

52,920<\/p><\/td>

41,150<\/p><\/td>

11,770<\/p><\/td>

330<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

East Midlands<\/p><\/td>

34,530<\/p><\/td>

26,520<\/p><\/td>

8,010<\/p><\/td>

300<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

West Midlands<\/p><\/td>

53,310<\/p><\/td>

40,540<\/p><\/td>

12,770<\/p><\/td>

320<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

East<\/p><\/td>

53,340<\/p><\/td>

37,530<\/p><\/td>

15,820<\/p><\/td>

380<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

London<\/p><\/td>

119,130<\/p><\/td>

71,540<\/p><\/td>

47,590<\/p><\/td>

400<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

South East<\/p><\/td>

77,700<\/p><\/td>

56,440<\/p><\/td>

21,260<\/p><\/td>

380<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

South West<\/p><\/td>

51,500<\/p><\/td>

39,150<\/p><\/td>

12,350<\/p><\/td>

350<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Wales<\/p><\/td>

28,230<\/p><\/td>

20,830<\/p><\/td>

7,400<\/p><\/td>

360<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

<\/p>

1 <\/sup>Figures may not sum to the totals due to the rounding of figures.<\/p>

2<\/sup> VOA Official Statistics, Local Rating Lists: Business Rates<\/p>

(Experimental Statistics): Table As, November 2013<\/p>

http://www.voa.gov.uk/corporate/_downloads/xls/NDR_TableA_All_2010.xls<\/a><\/p>

<\/p>

<\/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" : "2014-04-28", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-04-28T12:00:00.00Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "14"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Treasury"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "CaTreasury"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-04-03", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many business rates appeals to the Valuation Office Agency are currently classified as (a) outstanding, (b) received and (c) cleared, by region; and what the current median time taken in days is to clear business rates challenges in each region.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4128", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Chuka Umunna"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Streatham"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mr Chuka Umunna"} ], "uin" : "195251"} ], "itemsPerPage" : 10, "page" : 0, "startIndex" : 1, "totalResults" : 5, "type" : ["http://purl.org/linked-data/api/vocab#ListEndpoint", "http://purl.org/linked-data/api/vocab#Page"]} }