Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the cost of the standard rate of Insurance Premium Tax to (1) listed property homeowners, and (2) the homeowners of properties that are not listed; and what plans they have to (a) exempt, or (b) lower, the rate of Insurance Premium Tax on listed building insurance premiums.

Answered by Lord Livermore - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) receipts are not broken down by type of insurance; therefore it is not possible to assess the IPT paid by owners of listed and non-listed properties. Insurance pricing is affected by a wide range of factors, and the taxes that insurers pay are just one part of this.

IPT is a broad-based tax which raises important revenue to fund essential public services. The rate of IPT has been unchanged since 2017. The Government keeps all taxes under review and the Chancellor makes decisions at Budgets in the context of the overall public finances.

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Sherlock on 6 February (HL14003 and HL14004), what plans they have to invite to the Operational Stakeholder Engagement Forum a civilian charity that assists amputees.

Answered by Baroness Sherlock - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

As part of the Operational Stakeholder Engagement Forum (OSEF), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) maintains a diverse membership that includes organisations supporting people with a range of disabilities, including amputees. We continually review representation to identify and address any gaps and welcome approaches from organisations that align with our Terms of Reference. We also engage a broader range of stakeholders beyond the OSEF portfolio through insight workshops and one-to-one sessions to support the development of DWP services.

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the proposed UK–EU reset and reduction of barriers to trade on continuing the ban on exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening.

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The Government is currently negotiating a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and regulatory barriers for British producers and retailers. These negotiations are ongoing, and the Government will not be providing a running commentary. Details of the Agreement are subject to negotiation, but the Government has been clear about the importance of being able to set high animal welfare standards.

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to (1) keep, (2) amend, or (3) repeal the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 as part of the proposed UK–EU reset and reduction of trade barriers.

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The Government is currently negotiating a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and regulatory barriers for British producers and retailers. These negotiations are ongoing, and the Government will not be providing a running commentary. Details of the Agreement are subject to negotiation, but the Government has been clear about the importance of being able to set high animal welfare standards.