http://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com<\/a>, or it can be contacted by telephone on 0808 800 0082 (or by text phone on 0808 800 0084).<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of car hire companies refusing to lease vehicles to individuals based solely on their age; and what steps they will take to ensure that older drivers with full licences and insurance are not discriminated against.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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Following the successful introduction of MTD for VAT-registered businesses with taxable turnover above the VAT threshold in April 2019, the Government has extended MTD for VAT to all other VAT-registered businesses from April 2022.<\/p>
Independent research shows that businesses using MTD-compliant software for their VAT obligations are realising efficiency benefits and the resulting reduction in errors is leading to additional tax revenue.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the likely impact of HM Revenue\u2019s \u2018Making Tax Digital\u2019 compulsory VAT scheme on the number of SME business that have (1) ceased trading, or (2) reduced turnover to below the VAT threshold.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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There has been no further assessment made on the judgment of the US Court of Appeal in these cases.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Stewart of Dirleton on 6 April (HL7312), what assessment they have made of the judgment of the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in United States V. DB Group Services (UK) Limited (and Deutsche Bank AG) which found that the rigging of Libor interest rates was not against the rules.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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The Government is reviewing the current law on the use of metric and imperial units of measurement. The purpose of the review is to identify how we can give more choice to businesses and consumers over the units of measurement they use, while ensuring that measurement information remains accurate.<\/p>
<\/p>
As part of this review, we will carry out an early-stage consultation to gather views and to ensure that we have the best evidence available to make any changes. We would encourage the British Weights and Measures Association to share their views as part of that process.<\/p>"}
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The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a specialist prosecuting authority tackling the top level of serious or complex fraud, bribery, and corruption.<\/p>
<\/p>
In 2012, the SFO commenced investigations into Libor manipulation which resulted in nine individuals \u2013 all holding significant positions in their respective banks \u2013 either pleading guilty or found guilty by a jury.<\/p>
<\/p>
Many of these convictions have been reviewed by the Court of Appeal and none of them have been overturned.<\/p>"}
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Excavations and piling work for the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre will be carefully managed and monitored to ensure minimal impact on the surroundings. There is no expectation that these works will impact on Victoria Tower.<\/p>"}
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The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chair of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf.<\/p>
The full assessment of risks to the Parliamentary Estate, including the Victoria Tower, from the construction of the Holocaust Memorial can only be made once detailed design proposals are available to review.<\/p>
Different construction and excavation plans will have different impacts and risks. We plan to install vibration monitors when and where appropriate.<\/p>
It is expected that the Holocaust Memorial project team will engage with the House as a key stakeholder throughout the detailed design stage.<\/p>"}
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The Government is fully committed to the construction of the new national Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre at Victoria Tower Gardens. The new Holocaust Memorial will be the national focal point to honour the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered in the Holocaust, and other victims of Nazi persecution, including Roma, gay and disabled people. The co-located Learning Centre will also focus on subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.<\/p>"}
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The Government is fully committed to the construction of the new national Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre at Victoria Tower Gardens. The new Holocaust Memorial will be the national focal point to honour the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered in the Holocaust, and other victims of Nazi persecution, including Roma, gay and disabled people. The co-located Learning Centre will also focus on subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.<\/p>"}
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