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1383596

registered interest
date	30/11/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consultations they have (1) held, or (2) planned, with (a) Northern Ireland business representatives, (b) Northern Ireland consumer groups, and (c) Northern Ireland political parties, about extending alcohol duties reforms due to apply in Great Britain from 2023 to the whole of the United Kingdom.
tabling member printed	Lord Rogan
uin	HL4577
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text As set out in our command paper in July, we are seeking a more flexible settlement with regard to the Northern Ireland Protocol to ensure all of the UK can benefit from tax changes such as the alcohol duty reforms announced at Budget.<p> </p><p>The Government will continue to discuss the application of alcohol duty reforms to Northern Ireland with the EU and interested stakeholders during the consultation period of the alcohol duty review.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 14/12/2021 12:45:31 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	2478 label Biography information for Lord Rogan

1383598

registered interest
date	30/11/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Cryptocurrencies
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to monitor fiat currency to cryptocurrency (1) deposits, and (2) withdrawals, to prevent cryptocurrencies from being used to (a) launder money, and (b) hide transactions in illicit markets.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
uin	HL4579
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>Since 10 January 2020, UK cryptoasset exchange providers and custodian wallet providers have been in scope of the UK’s Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations (MLRs) and Part 7 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. This means that firms in the UK which exchange cryptoassets for fiat currency and vice versa are required to register with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), carry out appropriate checks on their customers, and monitor for and report suspicious activity. These can be analysed by the UK Financial Intelligence Unit and made available to law enforcement agencies to investigate and take action when appropriate.</p><p> </p><p>The government has proposed to further extend the requirements placed on cryptoasset firms under the MLRs. HM Treasury recently consulted on the implementation of Recommendation 16 of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for transfers of cryptoassets.</p><p>Pending the outcome of the consultation, the implementation of this Recommendation would extend the information sharing and record keeping requirements that apply to bank transfers to transfers of cryptoassets, and thereby further assist in the prevention and detection of money laundering.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 14/12/2021 16:51:18 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans

1383605

registered interest
date	30/11/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Taxation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to provide additional specialised support to (1) contractors, and (2) self-employed taxpayers, who are facing large tax liabilities.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL4587
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>HMRC is working hard to help all taxpayers, including contractors and the self-employed, with large tax bills and temporary cash-flow issues, and to provide them with the support they need.</p><p>HMRC’s longstanding Time to Pay policy allows taxpayers in temporary financial difficulty to schedule their tax debts into affordable and sustainable instalment arrangements with no maximum repayment period. These arrangements are flexible and can be amended if circumstances change. Individuals with Self-Assessment debts under £30,000 can apply online for a Time to Pay arrangements of up to 12 months.</p><p>In addition, HMRC has a well-established Extra Support Service which is accessible to all taxpayers. Our customer service advisers have the skills to identify taxpayers who need extra help and to empathetically handle their queries and make reasonable adjustments.</p><p>Any taxpayer concerned about their ability to pay should contact HMRC to discuss the support available.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 14/12/2021 16:53:36 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1383621

registered interest
date	30/11/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Equality
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent steps they have taken to help reduce economic inequality.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL4571
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>Distributional analysis published at Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 shows that in 2024-25, tax, welfare and spending decisions made since Spending Round 2019 will have benefitted the poorest households most, as a percentage of income. The analysis also shows that in 2024-25, the poorest 60% of households will receive more in public spending than they contribute in tax.</p><p> </p><p>Work is the best route out of poverty and that is why the government is investing £6 billion in labour market support over the next three years to help people move into, and progress in work. This builds on the success of the Plan for Jobs, with over 2 million fewer people expected to be unemployed than previously thought.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 14/12/2021 16:50:35 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1383622

registered interest
date	30/11/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Financial Services: Crime
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take, if any, in response to the publication of the Pandora Papers to tackle (1) tax avoidance, (2) money laundering, and (3) other financial crimes.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL4572
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text 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. answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 14/12/2021 12:49:30 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1383623

registered interest
date	30/11/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Standard of Living
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent assessment they have made of the effects of inflation on living standards.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL4573
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>Economies are experiencing high inflation, mostly due to pressures from rising energy prices and disruptions to global supply chains. These global pressures are the main driver of higher inflation in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s commitment to price stability remains absolute. The Bank of England is responsible for controlling inflation – since the Bank became responsible for controlling inflation it has averaged close to the 2% target.</p><p> </p><p>We understand that inflation, if higher than income growth, can reduce households’ real incomes, and that higher prices can increase the cost of living for people and households.</p><p> </p><p>That is why we have taken targeted action to help families with the cost of living, including through freezing fuel and alcohol duties, the energy price cap, the Warm Home Discount and the £500m Household Support Fund to help the most vulnerable families this winter. We are also making work pay by reducing the Universal Credit taper rate from 63% to 55%, increasing work allowances by £500 per year and increasing the National Living Wage to £9.50 per hour.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 14/12/2021 16:50:00 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1383624

registered interest
date	30/11/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Public Expenditure
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure value for money in public spending.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL4574
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 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> </p><p>The government has set clear outcomes for what spending will buy; ensured that all decisions are informed by the best quality evidence; encouraged joint working between departments; and taken further action to drive out low value or inefficient spend. Following the efficiency and savings review earlier this year, Spending Review 2021 confirms savings of 5% against day-to-day central departments budgets in 2024-25.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 14/12/2021 12:46:16 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1383627

registered interest
date	30/11/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Crown Estate Commissioners: Ilham Aliyev
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had, if any, with the Crown Estate regarding its purchase of a property from a company linked to President Aliyev of Azerbaijan.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
uin	HL4580
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>Under the Crown Estate Act of 1961, The Crown Estate is operationally independent of government. Decisions regarding the sale and purchase of property are a matter for them.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 14/12/2021 12:45:53 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans