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1146046

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Off-payroll Working
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 number of contracting roles that will be lost to the UK economy as a result of the roll-out of the off-payroll rules.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	290598
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/10/2019 answer text <p>The off-payroll working rules (sometimes known as IR35) have been in place since 2000. They are designed to ensure that individuals working like employees pay broadly the same amount of tax and NICs, regardless of the structure they work through. They do not affect the self-employed.</p><p> </p><p>In 2017 the Government reformed the way the rules operate in the public sector in order to address widespread non-compliance. Evidence shows that compliance is improving, without reducing the flexibility of the labour market.</p><p> </p><p>Budget 2018 announced that the reform would be extended to all sectors, but not until April 2020, giving businesses more time to prepare. The Government has consulted extensively on the reform and HMRC are rolling out guidance as well as an education and support programme.</p><p> </p><p>On 11 July 2019, HMRC published a Tax Information and Impact Note setting out the costs to business and individuals of the reform. This can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rules-for-off-payroll-working-from-april-2020/rules-for-off-payroll-working-from-april-2020" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rules-for-off-payroll-working-from-april-2020/rules-for-off-payroll-working-from-april-2020</a>.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 290599 question first answered 04/10/2019 13:30:31 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1146047

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Off-payroll Working
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 effect on pay rates of the roll-out of the off-payroll rules.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	290599
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/10/2019 answer text <p>The off-payroll working rules (sometimes known as IR35) have been in place since 2000. They are designed to ensure that individuals working like employees pay broadly the same amount of tax and NICs, regardless of the structure they work through. They do not affect the self-employed.</p><p> </p><p>In 2017 the Government reformed the way the rules operate in the public sector in order to address widespread non-compliance. Evidence shows that compliance is improving, without reducing the flexibility of the labour market.</p><p> </p><p>Budget 2018 announced that the reform would be extended to all sectors, but not until April 2020, giving businesses more time to prepare. The Government has consulted extensively on the reform and HMRC are rolling out guidance as well as an education and support programme.</p><p> </p><p>On 11 July 2019, HMRC published a Tax Information and Impact Note setting out the costs to business and individuals of the reform. This can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rules-for-off-payroll-working-from-april-2020/rules-for-off-payroll-working-from-april-2020" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rules-for-off-payroll-working-from-april-2020/rules-for-off-payroll-working-from-april-2020</a>.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 290598 question first answered 04/10/2019 13:30:31 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1123919

registered interest
date	01/05/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Low Emission Zones
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy to enable local authorities to introduce ultra-low emission zones; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	249181
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2019 answer text <p>Local authorities already have powers under the Transport Act 2000 to implement Clean Air Zones. The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Framework sets out the principles for the operation of Clean Air Zones in England. It provides the expected approach to be taken by local authorities when implementing and operating a Clean Air Zone. The full guide provided to local authorities is in the link below.</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/612592/clean-air-zone-framework.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/612592/clean-air-zone-framework.pdf</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 08/05/2019 15:54:57 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1064032

registered interest
date	19/02/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: Safety
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what preparations the Civil Aviation Authority has made to ensure aviation safety in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	223230
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2019 answer text <p>UK aviation has had an excellent safety record. Safety will continue to be a priority when the UK leaves the EU, with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) continuing to undertake the majority of regulatory tasks related to the UK aviation industry. The CAA is well advanced in preparing contingency plans to take on the responsibilities currently undertaken by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and are confident that these will be in place in time.</p><p>The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 provide for approvals issued by EASA or the competent authority of another Member State to be treated as if they were issued by the CAA. Furthermore, the CAA is working closely with UK airlines and aerospace organisations to provide information to support their preparations for the UK’s exit from the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 25/02/2019 11:35:29 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1056754

registered interest
date	07/02/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department for Transport: Brexit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many officials from his Department have been seconded from their primary role to make preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a deal; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	218157
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2019 answer text <p>The Department has approximately 260 Full Time Equivalent staff currently working on EU Exit. The Department does not distinguish between those working on deal and no-deal scenarios.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 13/02/2019 17:16:24 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1050301

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department for Transport: Trade Associations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which regulatory functions imposed by legislation for which his Department has responsibility are currently undertaken by trade associations; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	213189
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>To answer this question would require a review of every regulatory function in the Department, which would be disproportionately costly.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 05/02/2019 12:33:50 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

838111

registered interest
date	06/02/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Community Transport
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he plans to take to encourage community transport providers across the UK to continue to offer (a) grass-roots voluntary car schemes, (b) day trips for local elderly or vulnerable people, (c) other local transport services that would not otherwise be available and (d) local road passenger transport services; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	127094
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>The Department has provided over 300 local charities and community groups across England with over 400 minibuses to use for the benefit of their passengers, through the £25 million Community Minibus Fund.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, during in the 2016 to 2017 financial year, the Department spent almost £3.5 million on supporting the community transport sector through the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG).</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 20/02/2018 10:56:16 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

810053

registered interest
date	20/12/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many complaints his Department has received on the eligibility criteria for Blue Badges; and whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to amend those criteria; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	120519
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2018 answer text <p>This information is not recorded.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is reviewing how the scheme works for people with hidden disabilities, to ensure that the rules and guidance are clear and that those with the greatest needs have access to badges. It is too early to say what the outcome of this work will be.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 08/01/2018 15:08:46 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

632013

registered interest
date	08/11/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy: Infrastructure
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will require Ofgem to consult local authorities and mayors before changes to energy infrastructure in their area are agreed; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	52493
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2016 answer text <p>Ofgem is responsible for the independent regulation of energy network companies. Under the regulatory framework companies are expected to demonstrate effective engagement with stakeholders on their activities, including, where relevant, local authorities and mayors. This applies to agreeing funding with Ofgem for the current 8-year price controls and on an annual basis thereafter. In addition, for larger infrastructure projects network companies have to provide evidence of engagement with stakeholders, and how any concerns have been addressed, to Ofgem as part of the funding approval process. They also have to do so in their planning applications for development consent.</p><p>More widely, as part of the planning consent process, energy infrastructure developers who wish to make changes to their existing consents are required to consult with stakeholders and communities potentially affected by their proposals.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 16/11/2016 16:13:18 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas