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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 Sep 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Will the Chancellor please confirm that the income of the lowest-paid has grown more than twice as fast as the income of the very highest over recent years?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Jul 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"6. What steps he is taking to invest in infrastructure in (a) Witney and (b) Oxfordshire. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Jul 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"I am grateful for the Minister’s answer, but congestion on the A40 and reliability problems on the Cotswold line make travel a daily challenge for residents of west Oxfordshire. We urgently need upgrades on that line and extra capacity on the road network, particularly the A40. What can Ministers offer …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 May 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Will the Government please explain what is being done to help firms in places such as west Oxfordshire to harness 5G and broadband, making them more competitive, making them raise more money, and creating the capital that will enable us to fund the public services that the Labour party wants …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Apr 2018
Customs and Borders

"It is a pleasure to speak in this important debate. Our trading arrangements are of great importance to constituencies and country alike. It is critical that we approach the matter in the spirit of the kind of country that we want to be, and the opportunities that we want to …..."
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Written Question
Business: Government Assistance
Tuesday 17th April 2018

Asked by: Robert Courts (Conservative - Witney)

Question to the HM Treasury:

What steps he is taking to support businesses and strengthen the market economy.

Answered by John Glen

This government aims to create an environment to help businesses to succeed. We are keeping taxes low, and ensuring firms can access the skills and support they need.

We have cut corporation tax to 19%, the lowest rate in the G20, and are developing a National Retraining Scheme so we are ready to seize opportunities in the new economy.

It is through measures like these, and the power of a vibrant and competitive market economy, that we will further drive growth and prosperity, encourage innovation and help raise living standards across the UK

Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 27 Mar 2018
Digital Taxation

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Cheryl.

I start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Harborough (Neil O'Brien) on bringing about this extremely important and timely debate. I know that many points will be made that reflect the strength of feeling in our own …..."
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Written Question
Pensions: Tax Allowances
Monday 19th March 2018

Asked by: Robert Courts (Conservative - Witney)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much was paid out in Lifetime Allowance charges in each year between 2010-2011 to 2017-2018; and what estimate he has made of the amount to be paid in (a) 2018-19, (b) 2019-2020 and (c) 2010-21.

Answered by John Glen

Individuals whose pension savings exceed the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) are generally liable for tax when payments are made from their pension scheme.

Tax paid on LTA charges for 2010/11 to 2017/18 (year to date)

Tax Year

Total tax paid (rounded to the nearest £10m

2010/11

£10 million

2011/12

£20 million

2012/13

£20 million

2013/14

£40 million

2014/15

£40 million

2015/16

£80 million

2016/17

£110 million

2017/18

£120 million[1]

Numbers provided for tax collected may be subject to significant change over time as in some cases pension providers can claim back tax paid. For example, this can occur where an individual has protections above the current Lifetime Allowance, or where not all of the payment would have been subject to the Lifetime Allowance.

HMRC does not have estimates for future payments of LTA charges for 2018-19, 2019-20 or 2020-21. Any tax received from LTA charges forms a part of the overall Income Tax forecast.

[1] Please note the 2017/18 tax year runs until April 2018, and so further tax charges could come through for this year which are not reflected in the above tables. The number provided represents a year-to-date figure.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Mar 2018
Spring Statement

"I welcome the progress made in reducing the debt and the deficit, but will the Chancellor confirm that we are still spending £50 billion in debt interest—more than the armed forces and police force combined receive—and if we do not get control of this, there will be less money for …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 01 Mar 2018
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill [Lords] (Fourth sitting)

"Oh, certainly...."
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