Asked by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she plans to respond to the letter from the hon. Member for Wokingham on Food Banks and Universal Credit, dated 4 October 2024.
Answered by Darren Jones - Chief Secretary to the Treasury
HM Treasury officials reviewed the correspondence and feel that it would be more appropriate for a response to be provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Colleagues from DWP have confirmed acceptance of this case and the hon. Member for Wokingham will receive a response from them in due course.
Asked by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when the Chief Secretary to the Treasury plans to respond to the letter from the hon. Member for Wokingham on Orchestral Tax Relief, dated 24 September 2024.
Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
A response to this correspondence has been sent to the hon. Member for Wokingham.
Asked by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when the Economic Secretary to the Treasury plans to respond to the letter from the hon. Member for Wokingham on the Equitable Life Policy compensation scheme, dated 30 October 2024.
Answered by Tulip Siddiq - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury)
A response was sent to the hon. Member for Wokingham on 27 November 2024.
Asked by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of leaving the European (a) Union, (b) Customs Union and (c) Single Market on (i) imports and (ii) exports.
Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
The OBR has estimated the difference in level of imports and exports had the UK not withdrawn from the EU. That estimate is available at this link: OBR Economic and fiscal report March 2021. The most recent report is the Economic and fiscal report October 2024. Additional OBR Economic and fiscal reports can be found here.
Asked by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of introducing the third stage of the Border Target Operating Model on 31 January 2025.
Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
The Government announced on 7th October that under the third stage of the Border Target Operating Model, Safety and Security declarations will be required for EU imports from 31 January 2025. Businesses who already complete Safety and Security import declarations do not need to make any changes to their existing systems or procedures, and businesses who will be required to complete Safety and Security declarations for the first time will only need to provide data deemed most critical to security.
Asked by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will consider including carbon capture, utilisation and storage and hydrogen infrastructure in the green plant and machinery exemption from business rates.
Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
On 4 October 2024 the government announced funding of up to £21.7 billion over 25 years in two ground-breaking CCUS projects in Teesside and Merseyside. These green energy clusters are set to secure the UK’s leadership in clean technology and create thousands of jobs.
The exception for green plant and machinery is available for qualifying plant and machinery that is used in onsite renewable energy generation and storage.
Further information on the eligibility criteria can be found in the regulations. The Valuation for Rating (Plant and Machinery) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk)
The government keeps the tax system under review.
Asked by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate she has made of when the Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner will be appointed.
Answered by Darren Jones - Chief Secretary to the Treasury
The job advert closed on 30th September and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
Asked by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many civil servants will support the Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner.
Answered by Darren Jones - Chief Secretary to the Treasury
The Commissioner will be supported by a small team of experts from HM Treasury, the Public Sector Fraud Authority, the Government Commercial Function and the Department of Health and Social Care. The Commissioner will have access to experts and resources across HMT, PSFA and DHSC. The Commissioner will come up with a workplan and will be supported with the resources necessary to deliver the workplan.