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1754636

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2025
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Charities: Employers' Contributions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes made to employer's National Insurance contributions at the Autumn Budget 2024 on the (a) staffing levels of and (b) level of (i) economic and (ii) social contributions to charities; and if she will make it her policy to exempt the charitable sector from these changes.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest East
	tabling member printed	Sir Julian Lewis
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23246
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2025 answer text <p>In order to repair the public finances and help raise the revenue required to support public services, the government has taken the difficult decision to increase employer National Insurance contributions (NICs).</p><p>HMRC published on 13 November a Tax Information and Impact Note that covers the impact of the changes on charities as employers.</p><p>The Government has protected the smallest businesses and charities from the impact of the increase to employer National Insurance by increasing the Employment Allowance from £5,000 to £10,500, which means that 865,000 employers will pay no NICs at all next year, more than half of employers will see no change or will gain overall from this package, and all eligible employers will be able to employ up to four full-time workers on the National Living Wage and pay no NICs. All charities are eligible for the Employment Allowance, even if they are wholly or mainly carrying out functions of a public nature.</p><p>More broadly, within the tax system, we provide support to charities through a range of reliefs and exemptions, including reliefs for charitable giving, with more than £6 billion in charitable reliefs provided to charities, CASCs and their donors in 2023-24.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Ealing North answering member printed James Murray question first answered 16/01/2025 13:44:13 answering member 4797 label Biography information for James Murray
	tabling member	54 label Biography information for Sir Julian Lewis

1754650

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2025
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Special Educational Needs: Employers' Contributions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent representations she has received (a) directly and (b) via other Departments from the Special Educational Needs and Disability Transport Operators Group on the potential inclusion of (i) drivers and (ii) passenger assistants in any (A) grant and (B) compensation scheme to offset the impact of changes in employer national insurance contributions; and if she will include this cohort in any such scheme.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest East
	tabling member printed	Sir Julian Lewis
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23248
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2025 answer text <p>The government will provide support for departments and other public sector employers for additional employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) costs only. This funding will be allocated to departments, with the Barnett formula applying in the usual way. This is the usual approach the Government takes to supporting the public sector with additional employer NICs costs, as was the case with the previous Government’s Health and Social Care Levy.</p><p> </p><p>This does not include support for the private sector, including private sector firms contracted by central/local government. For private sector organisations that contract with local or central government, the impact of tax changes would be taken into account along with all other changes to their cost base in the usual way through contract negotiations.</p><p> </p><p>The definition of who is in scope as a public sector employee is based on Office of National Statistics classification of the entity paying employer NICs. This applies to employees who are directly employed by the public sector, but not, for example, where services are contracted out. The public sector comprises central government, local government and public corporations.</p> answering member constituency Ealing North answering member printed James Murray question first answered 16/01/2025 13:45:53 answering member 4797 label Biography information for James Murray
	tabling member	54 label Biography information for Sir Julian Lewis

1754738

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2025
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Electronic Cigarettes: Imports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of imported disposable vapes manufactured in China in (a) 2024 and (b) 2023.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23421
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2025 answer text <p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) is responsible for the collection and publication of data on imports and exports of goods to and from the UK. HMRC releases this information monthly, as a National Statistic called the Overseas Trade in Goods Statistics (OTS), which is available via their dedicated website (<a href="http://www.uktradeinfo.com/" target="_blank">www.uktradeinfo.com</a>). From this website, it is possible to <a href="https://www.uktradeinfo.com/trade-data/ots-custom-table/" target="_blank">build your own data tables</a> based upon bespoke search criteria.</p><p> </p><p>Classification codes (according to the Harmonised System) are available to assist you in accessing published trade statistics data in the <a href="https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/find_commodity" target="_blank">UK Global Tariff.</a> Goods moving to and from the UK are identified by commodity codes. These are publicly available from the UK Trade Tariff at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff</a>. <br> Disposable vapes are most likely classified as commodity code 2404 12 00 90. HMRC does not collect the number of units imported for vapes.</p><p> </p><p>The data we do have on the import of these items, can be obtained from the build your own interactive tables on <a href="http://www.uktradeinfo.com/" target="_blank">www.uktradeinfo.com</a>. These tables include country of dispatch (CoD) which gives information on the country of export. If specifically wanting information on country of manufacture/ country of origin (CoO) this is available in the <a href="https://www.uktradeinfo.com/trade-data/latest-bulk-datasets/bulk-datasets-archive/" target="_blank"> bulk datasets archive</a>. The data available includes value and weight (kg) of imports. <br></p><p>Published data for 2024 covers January – October only</p><p> </p><p>If you need help or support in constructing a table from the data on uktradeinfo, please contact <a href="mailto:uktradeinfo@hmrc.gov.uk" target="_blank">uktradeinfo@hmrc.gov.uk</a>.</p> answering member constituency Ealing North answering member printed James Murray question first answered 16/01/2025 13:47:51 answering member 4797 label Biography information for James Murray
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1754866

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2025
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Inheritance Tax
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the planned reforms to agricultural property relief, what steps her Department will take to support farmers who have lost their exemption because their (a) spouse or (b) civil partner has died.
	tabling member constituency	Tunbridge Wells
	tabling member printed	Mike Martin
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23629
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2025 answer text <p>The Government published information about the reforms to agricultural property relief at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The reforms mean that individuals can access 100% relief for the first £1 million of combined business and agricultural assets, and 50% relief thereafter - meaning an effective tax rate of up to 20% – regardless of their relationship status. Any liability can also be paid over 10 years interest free – a benefit that is not seen anywhere else in the inheritance tax system.</p><p> </p><p>It is expected that up to around 2,000 estates will be affected by the changes to APR and BPR in 2026-27, with around half of those being claims that involve AIM shares. Almost three-quarters of estates claiming agricultural property relief (or those claiming agricultural property relief and business property relief together) are expected to be unaffected by these reforms.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Ealing North answering member printed James Murray question first answered 16/01/2025 13:49:18 answering member 4797 label Biography information for James Murray
	tabling member	5219

1754877

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2025
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Financial Services: Disadvantaged
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of which regions are most impacted by financial exclusion.
	tabling member constituency	Hexham
	tabling member printed	Joe Morris
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23531
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2025 answer text <p>On 5 December, the Government convened a Financial Inclusion Committee which has been established to tackle the problems of financial exclusion. Through this committee, I will work with consumer groups and industry on the development of a Financial Inclusion Strategy.</p><p> </p><p>I recognise the different impact of financial exclusion across regions, particularly when comparing urban and rural areas. As such, we will be working closely with organisations from across the UK to fully understand the barriers individuals are facing and ensure that the development of the strategy is informed by a range of perspectives and expertise.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Emma Reynolds question first answered 16/01/2025 13:50:45 answering member 4077 label Biography information for Emma Reynolds
	tabling member	5081

1754878

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2025
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Money Lenders: Victims
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what data her Department holds on the number of adults who are victims of illegal money lending each year.
	tabling member constituency	Hexham
	tabling member printed	Joe Morris
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23532
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2025 answer text <p>Illegal money lenders — more commonly known as loan sharks — are dangerous criminals capable of inflicting terrible harm on their victims. To combat this, the Government funds specialist Illegal Money Lending Teams (IMLTs) operating across the UK. These teams investigate and prosecute illegal money lenders and offer support to their victims.</p><p> </p><p>Because of the underground nature of illegal money lending, HM Treasury does not have data on the number of victims of illegal money lending each year. However, HM Treasury officials regularly engage with the IMLTs to receive updates on their work, including on prosecutions, support provided to victims, and any key trends. To learn more about the work of the IMLTs, visit the Stop Loan Sharks website: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Emma Reynolds question first answered 16/01/2025 13:52:12 answering member 4077 label Biography information for Emma Reynolds
	tabling member	5081

1754593

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Bus Services: Lincolnshire
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve the accessibility of bus services for disabled people in Lincolnshire.
	tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
	tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23256
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2025 answer text <p>The government is committed to improving bus services right across the country, including in Lincolnshire, so they are more inclusive and enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity. On 1<sup>st</sup> October 2024, the first phase of the Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations 2023 came into force, meaning that newer vehicles providing local services must provide audible and visible information on stops, destinations and diversions. The majority of services will need to comply by October 2026.</p><p>On 17<sup>th</sup> December, the government introduced a new Bus Services Bill that will give local leaders the freedom to take decisions to deliver their local transport priorities and ensure networks meet the needs of the communities who rely on them, including for disabled people. The Bill includes measures which will make bus travel more accessible and inclusive.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 16/01/2025 10:39:04 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1754817

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cycling and Walking: Investment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress her Department has made on the preparation of a third cycling and walking investment strategy.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham Northfield
	tabling member printed	Laurence Turner
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23640
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2025 answer text <p>The Department’s officials are scoping out options for the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, and the Department will say more on this in due course. The Department will also consult stakeholders before the publication of the Strategy, as required by the 2015 Infrastructure Act, and will report to Parliament later this year on the delivery of the second Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 16/01/2025 09:03:18 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	5234

1754912

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Fares: Non-payment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Transport for London to reduce fare evasion.
	tabling member constituency	Broxbourne
	tabling member printed	Lewis Cocking
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23512
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2025 answer text <p>Ministers and officials have regular conversations with Transport for London on a variety of issues including fare evasion on their network. Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and TfL is responsible for operational decisions to support reduced fare evasion.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 16/01/2025 10:36:07 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	5050

1754944

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Bus Services: Timetables
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the roll out of the Bus Open Data Service.
	tabling member constituency	Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
	tabling member printed	Alex Mayer
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23555
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2025 answer text <p>The Bus Open Data Service (BODS) was launched in 2020 and requires all bus operators of local services in England to provide passengers with high-quality, accurate and up-to-date passenger information including timetables, fares, tickets and vehicle location information. 85% of bus operators in England have provided timetable, vehicle location and fares data to BODS.</p><p> </p><p>The government is committed to delivering better bus services, and part of this work is improving the information available to passengers about their bus services. Regulations like those for Bus Open Data therefore form an important part of the Department’s efforts to ensure passengers have access to high quality bus services, including up to date, reliable information on where services are.</p><p> </p><p>Publishing this data openly provides choice to parents, students and commuters in which apps they use for bus tracking, causing passengers to spend less time waiting at bus stops and helping to ensure they arrive at school or their workplace on time. Local authorities and bus operators also have better information on the punctuality and reliability of buses operating to provide school transport or home to work transport in their areas.</p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood grouped question UIN 23556 question first answered 16/01/2025 10:27:05 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	5141