Asked by: Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value was of reliefs provided under the Business Premises Renovation Allowance scheme in each of the 24 months prior to its closure in April 2017.
Answered by Mel Stride - Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Information on the cost of Business Premises Renovation Allowance (BPRA) is published in the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) National Statistics table ‘Estimated Cost of Minor Tax Reliefs’, available on GOV.UK, including estimates for 2016-17 and 2017-18. Data are not available on a monthly basis.
The full publication can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/675227/Dec_17_Minor_Reliefs_Final.pdf
Asked by: Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many claims for relief under the Business Premises Renovation Allowance scheme were granted to Signature Living Ltd in (a) 2015-16 (b) 2016-17; and what the value of each of those claims was.
Answered by Mel Stride - Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
HM Revenue and Customs has a duty to protect taxpayer confidentiality so is unable to provide this information.
Asked by: Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when (a) he or (b) HM Revenue and Customs officials last met representatives of the Roadchef Employee Benefits Fund.
Answered by Mel Stride - Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
The administration of the tax system, including where appropriate the repayment of tax or duties, is a matter for HM Revenue and Customs. It would not be appropriate for Treasury Ministers to become involved in the administration of the tax system in specific cases.