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1715053

registered interest
date	30/04/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Public Expenditure: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Northern Ireland Executive, since the restoration of devolved institutions in Northern Ireland on 3 February, about financial allocations from the Treasury.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL4234
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government has regular discussions with its devolved administration counterparts, including the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p> </p><p>Since the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury has met with the Northern Ireland Finance Minister on three occasions.</p><p> </p><p>UK Government officials continue to engage regularly with the Northern Ireland Executive on the implementation of all aspects of the UK Government’s £3.3 billion restoration financial package which will stabilise and transform Northern Ireland’s public finances.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 14/05/2024 14:06:13 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1688913

registered interest
date	14/02/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Soft Drinks: Taxation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to extending the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to other food and drink products that are high in sugar.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL2492
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2024 answer text <p>The primary aim of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) is to encourage producers to remove added sugar from soft drinks. It has been very successful in this aim, with a reduction of sugar in soft drinks of 46% between 2015 and 2020.</p><p> </p><p>There are no current plans to extend SDIL to other food and drink products. As with all taxes, the Government keeps SDIL under constant review and welcomes representations from stakeholders to inform policy development.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 27/02/2024 15:19:16 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1688915

registered interest
date	14/02/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Salt and Sugar: Taxation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recommendation contained in The National Food Strategy, published on 15 July 2021, to introduce a Sugar and Salt Reformulation Tax.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL2494
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2024 answer text <p>There are no current plans to introduce a Sugar and Salt Reformulation Tax. The Government published its response to the National Food Strategy on 13 June 2022, setting out the approach to working with the food industry to create a healthier food environment for all and investing in innovative approaches to address weight and diet related ill health.</p><p>However, the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) encourages producers to remove added sugar from soft drinks. It has been very successful in this aim, with a reduction of sugar in soft drinks of 46% between 2015 and 2020.</p><p>The Government remains committed to helping people live healthier lives. Having a fit and healthy population is essential for a thriving economy, and reducing sugar and salt in food remains a priority for the Government through the voluntary reformulation and reduction programme.</p><p>The Government keeps all taxes under constant review and welcomes representations from stakeholders to inform policy development.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 28/02/2024 12:59:44 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1688330

registered interest
date	07/02/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Insurance Companies: Regulation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to their announcement in the Autumn Statement that they will consult on a framework for encouraging captive insurance companies in the UK, whether they will propose that such captive insurers will remain liable to the same solvency requirements as other insurers.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL2300
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/02/2024 answer text <p>In Spring this year, the Government will publish a consultation on the design of a new UK regime for captive insurance companies.</p><p>The consultation will test views on proposals to introduce an attractive and competitive new UK captive insurance regime that works for businesses. Key to this will also be proportionate regulation that maintains the UK’s high regulatory standards.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 21/02/2024 12:06:02 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1684638

registered interest
date	23/01/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Insurance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the announcement in the Autumn Statement 2023, published in November 2023 (CPP 977), that "the government will consult on the design of a new framework for encouraging the establishment and growth of captive insurance companies in the UK", whether they have plans for captive insurers to be automatically treated as low-risk undertakings.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL1867
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2024 answer text <p>In Spring this year, the Government will publish a consultation on the design of a new UK regime for captive insurance companies.</p><p> </p><p>The consultation will test views on proposals to introduce an attractive and competitive new UK captive insurance regime that works for businesses. Key to this will also be proportionate regulation that maintains the UK’s high regulatory standards.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 06/02/2024 12:28:04 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1664812

registered interest
date	16/10/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Household Support Fund
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to extend the Household Support Fund beyond its scheduled end date of 31 March 2024.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL10581
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2023 answer text <p>I refer the noble Baroness to the answer given to PQ<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-09-01/196466" target="_blank">196466<p><p> </a></p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 24/10/2023 12:09:54 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1660675

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Public Sector: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the need to financially invest in public services.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL10155
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2023 answer text <p>The government regularly assesses the level of investment needed in public services.</p><p>Spending Review 2021 set the government’s spending plans for the rest of this Parliament (up to 2024-25). Since then, targeted additional funding has been provided for key public services. This includes access to funding of £14.1 billion over the next two years to support the NHS and adult social care; and an additional £5.2 billion over the next two years for schools.</p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 22/09/2023 13:48:58 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1660676

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the need to financially invest additional resources for welfare benefits and social security measures.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL10156
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2023 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions is legally required to review the rates of state pension and benefits each year. At the heart of the DWP's approach is the belief in people's autonomy to decide how to allocate their benefits based on their individual circumstances and needs.</p><p> </p><p>In April 2023, millions of people’s benefits rose by 10.1%, in line with the September 2022 inflation rate – including Universal Credit. This is alongside Cost of Living payments totalling £900 to be paid to households on means tested benefits during 2023-24, in addition to a Cost of Living payment of £300 to pensioner households during winter 2023 and a Cost of Living payment of £150 to people on disability benefits during summer 2023.</p><p> </p><p>These actions will ensure that those most vulnerable in society get the support they need, including those in work as well as out of work.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 22/09/2023 13:51:40 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1660677

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Disadvantaged: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what measures they plan to introduce to financially support vulnerable and marginalised members of our communities in the UK.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL10157
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2023 answer text <p>The Government has taken steps to protect the most vulnerable in society.</p><p> </p><p>At Autumn Statement 2022, the Government announced Cost of Living Payments in 2023-24, including up to £900 for households on means-tested benefits, £300 for pensioner households and £150 for individuals on disability benefits.</p><p> </p><p>In April 2023, working-age and disability benefits rose in line with September 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation – 10.1%. As a result, more than 10 million working age families will have seen their benefit payments rise by an average increase of around £600 a year for those on Universal Credit.</p><p> </p><p>This year (2023/24), the Government has also increased the State Pension by 10.1 per cent, in line with inflation and the Triple Lock. This delivered the biggest ever cash increase in the State Pension.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is working hard to ensure that all families with children have access to the resources and assistance they need to thrive. The Government is introducing 30 hours of free childcare per week for working parents with children aged 9 months up to 3 years in England, alongside a substantial uplift to the hourly rate paid to providers.</p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 22/09/2023 13:52:03 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1542106

registered interest
date	14/11/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Companies and Financial Institutions: Taxation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have powers to require (1) listed and large unlisted companies to provide information on their UK taxation compliance, and (2) fund and pension fund managers to pass information about a company’s taxation compliance to their clients.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3375
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2022 answer text <p>There is no HM Government power that requires:</p><p>(1) listed and large unlisted companies to provide information on their UK taxation compliance (to their shareholders), and</p><p>(2) fund and pension fund managers to pass information about a company’s taxation compliance to their clients.</p><p>However, there are two legislative obligations that require disclosure about a large company’s approach to their tax obligations.</p><ol><li><strong>Senior Accounting Officer regime</strong></li></ol><p>Large companies are required to appoint a senior accounting officer (SAO). The SAO must take reasonable steps to ensure that the company establishes and maintains appropriate accounting arrangements that will enable the company’s relevant liabilities to be calculated accurately in all material respects.</p><p>Additionally, the SAO must annually provide HMRC with a certificate to confirm that the company has maintained appropriate accounting arrangements throughout the year. Where the SAO is unable to provide that assurance, they must provide an explanation of the respects in which the accounting arrangements of the company fell short of being able to accurately calculate the company’s tax liability.</p><p>This certification is provided to HMRC but is not available publicly.</p><ol start="2"><li><strong>Publication of Tax Strategies </strong></li></ol><p>Large companies are required to annually publish a tax strategy which includes the:</p><ul><li>approach of the group to risk management and governance arrangements in relation to UK taxation,</li><li>attitude of the group towards tax planning (so far as affecting UK taxation),</li><li>level of risk in relation to UK taxation that the group is prepared to accept, and</li><li>their approach of the group towards its dealings with HMRC.</li></ul><p>This information is available to shareholders and the general public. However, it does not require the company to publish the amount of taxes and duties paid as part of their tax strategy, or information that is commercially sensitive.</p><p>In addition to these two general information powers, HMRC has the power to require specific information as part of a compliance check. However, this information would be to confirm or quantify a company’s tax liability, and not provide information on their general tax compliance.</p><p>None of the powers described above oblige fund managers to pass details of their approach to tax compliance to their clients.</p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 25/11/2022 13:19:18 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick