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1385583

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Economic Growth and Flood Control: Shropshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the merits of supporting the River Severn Partnership to help provide (a) flood defence and (b) economic growth in the Shropshire region.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	904610
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2021 answer text <p>Reducing the likelihood and impact of flooding remains a priority for the Government and we recognise the important work of the River Severn Partnership. In the English Severn and Wye region £170 million will be invested in flood and coastal erosion risk management from 2021-2027.</p><p> </p><p>The government wants every region to thrive. This is why the Government has invested £1.05bn over five years to the West Midlands to transform local transport networks, and there were 11 successful bids in the West Midlands for the £1.7bn first round of the £4.8bn Levelling Up Fund. Further, Shropshire and other places across the West Midlands will benefit from the Government’s £5bn national programme, Project Gigabit, to support rollout of gigabit capable broadband.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 07/12/2021 14:24:01 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1385584

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Business: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to help the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors recover from the covid-19 pandemic.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
uin	904611
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2021 answer text <p>The Government has announced a new relief for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth almost £1.7 billion, to help support high streets.</p><p> </p><p>This is part of a wider package announced at the conclusion of the Government’s review of business rates, which is worth £7 billion over the next five years, including a freeze in the multiplier for 2022-23.</p><p> </p><p>This follows unprecedented business rates support worth £16 billion for high streets throughout the pandemic.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 07/12/2021 16:39:14 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1385585

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Public Expenditure
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure value for money in public spending.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	904613
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2021 answer text <p>Spending Review 2021 has placed a renewed emphasis on ensuring that every pound of taxpayers’ money is spent well and focused on the areas that make the most difference to people’s daily lives.</p><p>As Chief Secretary, I work closely with the Director General for Public Spending to hold Departments to account on delivering Value for Money.</p> answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke question first answered 07/12/2021 15:39:11 answering member 4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1385586

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Low Incomes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to increase wages and support the lowest-income households.
tabling member constituency	South Basildon and East Thurrock
tabling member printed	Stephen Metcalfe
uin	904614
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2021 answer text <p>The government is increasing the National Living Wage to £9.50 an hour from April 2022, which keeps us on track to meet our target to end low pay by 2024-25.</p><p> </p><p>We have taken decisive action to make work pay by cutting the Universal Credit taper rate from 63p to 55p and increasing Universal Credit work allowances by £500 p.a.</p><p> </p><p>These measures will help us to build a high skilled, high productivity, high wage economy.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 07/12/2021 17:19:52 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4092 label Biography information for Stephen Metcalfe

1385587

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Spirits: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps he is taking to support domestic spirits producers.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh West
tabling member printed	Christine Jardine
uin	904616
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2021 answer text <p>At the Budget, the Government froze spirits duty for the fifth consecutive budget, saving consumers 52p off a bottle of Scotch. This is the eighth cut or freeze since 2014. It means spirits duty is at its lowest level in real-terms since 1918. Through our alcohol duty review, we are also equalising the duty rate on domestically produced liqueurs and other spirits-based drinks with imported wines.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 07/12/2021 14:21:51 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4634 label Biography information for Christine Jardine

1385588

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Financial Services: Crime
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to tackle (a) tax avoidance, (b) money laundering and (c) other financial crimes following the publication of the Pandora Papers.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
uin	904619
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2021 answer text <p>This government is committed to making the UK a hostile place for illicit finance and economic crime. We are determined to crack down on dirty money and financial exploitation, to protect our security and prosperity. We have taken action through our ‘No Safe Havens’ strategy to ensure the correct UK tax is paid; and our landmark 2019 Economic Crime Plan outlines a comprehensive response to ensure the UK cannot be abused for economic crime.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 07/12/2021 17:19:18 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1384527

registered interest
date	03/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	F-35 Aircraft: Accidents
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the safety of the F-35 fleet following a crash off the HMS Queen Elizabeth.
tabling member constituency	Islwyn
tabling member printed	Chris Evans
uin	86562
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2021 answer text <p>The Aviation Duty Holders for Lightning have reviewed the initial and emerging evidence following the crash of the F-35B Lightning from HMS Queen Elizabeth and remain satisfied that Risks to Life remain Tolerable and As Low As Reasonably Practicable. A Service Inquiry has been convened and it will be inappropriate to comment on the nature of that evidence while the Inquiry continues. However, if any new safety critical evidence emerges during the Inquiry process this will be considered further by the Aviation Duty Holders.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 86561 question first answered 08/12/2021 12:24:56 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4040 label Biography information for Chris Evans

1384528

registered interest
date	03/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the future procurement of the F-35.
tabling member constituency	Islwyn
tabling member printed	Chris Evans
uin	86563
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2021 answer text <p>The 2021 Integrated Review confirmed our ambition to continue the growth of the UK Lightning Force beyond 48 aircraft. We are currently undertaking a period of detailed analysis to evaluate the scale and timeline for procurement of our second tranche of F35B Lightning aircraft together with associated infrastructure and support requirements.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin grouped question UIN 86564 question first answered 09/12/2021 14:33:22 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	4040 label Biography information for Chris Evans

1384529

registered interest
date	03/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the statement on the Defence Command Paper, published 22 March 2021, whether his Department plans to increase the F-35 fleet beyond 48 aircraft as committed to within that Statement.
tabling member constituency	Islwyn
tabling member printed	Chris Evans
uin	86564
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2021 answer text <p>The 2021 Integrated Review confirmed our ambition to continue the growth of the UK Lightning Force beyond 48 aircraft. We are currently undertaking a period of detailed analysis to evaluate the scale and timeline for procurement of our second tranche of F35B Lightning aircraft together with associated infrastructure and support requirements.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin grouped question UIN 86563 question first answered 09/12/2021 14:33:22 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	4040 label Biography information for Chris Evans

1384530

registered interest
date	03/12/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Tax Avoidance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment he has made of the equity of HMRC pursuing employees and not employers on the use of the Loan Charge 2019.
tabling member constituency	Watford
tabling member printed	Dean Russell
uin	86626
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2021 answer text <p>The Loan Charge, a new charge on disguised remuneration loan balances outstanding on 5 April 2019, was announced at Budget 2016. This initially gave individuals three years from the announcement of the Loan Charge to either repay their loans or agree a settlement with HMRC.</p><p /><p>HMRC will go to the employer to settle the tax due or collect the Loan Charge in the first instance. Approximately 80 per cent of the £3.3 billion HMRC has brought into charge through disguised remuneration settlements between Budget 2016 and the end of March 2021 has been from employers.</p><p> </p><p>However, HMRC will consider other options to collect the tax where collection from the employer is not possible, such as when the employer no longer exists or are based offshore.  Liability for the tax is always that of the individual. The Government has provided a range of powers allowing HMRC, in certain circumstances, to collect the amount due from the employee.</p><p>Following Lord Morse’s Independent Loan Charge Review, the Government has taken further steps to mitigate the impact of the Loan Charge to ensure that the right support is in place for those who need it.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 13/12/2021 14:24:12 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	4812 label Biography information for Dean Russell