Alison Taylor MP: written questions

Written questions

• VAT: RepaymentsTreasuryTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44701More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will (a) reinstate VAT-free shopping for visitors and (b) allow VAT refunds on departure.

  Answer: The Government has no plans to introduce a new tax-free shopping scheme in Great Britain. According to the OBR, the withdrawal of the VAT Retail Export Scheme will save the Exchequer around £540 million per year by 2025-26. Recent ONS data shows that UK t...

  Answered 28 Apr 2025

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• Bank Services: Urban AreasTreasuryTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31158More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps the Government is taking to prevent the loss of in-person banking services in towns.

  Answer: The Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities, high streets and towns across the UK, and is committed to championing sufficient access for all as a priority. This is why the Government is working closely with banks to ro...

  Answered 26 Feb 2025

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• Cash Dispensing: Urban AreasTreasuryTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31157More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that there is adequate access to free-to-use cash machines in towns.

  Answer: The Government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK, including those in vulnerable groups, and is committed to protecting access to cash for individuals and businesses.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introduc...

  Answered 26 Feb 2025

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• Heathrow Airport: ConstructionTreasuryTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29379More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has of the potential impact of expanding Heathrow Airport on Scottish exports.

  Answer: The benefits from Heathrow expansion are not just in London and the South East but the entire UK, with the Frontier Economics analysis estimating that over half (60%) of the benefits would be in the rest of the UK.This could increase trade opportunities f...

  Answered 14 Feb 2025

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• Personal Savings: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29328More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing the personal savings allowance for basic rate taxpayers.

  Answer: The Personal Savings Allowance (PSA) allows basic rate taxpayers to receive up to £1,000 in savings income tax free. Higher rate taxpayers can receive up to £500 in savings income tax free. Individuals can also save up to £20,000 into an Individual Saving...

  Answered 13 Feb 2025

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• Santander GroupTreasuryTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29322More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with Santander on (a) its banking presence on high streets and (b) the impact of that on (i) consumers and (ii) businesses.

  Answer: The Chancellor of the Exchequer meets regularly with all major banks to discuss a wide variety of topics. The Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities, high streets and businesses across the UK, and is committed to cham...

  Answered 13 Feb 2025

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• Inheritance Tax: Paisley and Renfrewshire NorthTreasuryTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24300More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made on the number of family owned businesses who will be impacted by the proposed changes to (a) Business Property Relief and (b) Agricultural Property Relief in Paisley and Renfrewshire North

  Answer: The Government published information about the reforms to agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR) at www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms. The Chancellor also re...

  Answered 22 Jan 2025

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• Employers' Contributions: Civil SocietyTreasuryTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12571More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to employer National Insurance contribution rates on third sector organisations; and whether she plans to take steps with Cabinet colleagues to provide

  Answer: The Government recognises the important role charities play in our society, and has made it a priority to develop a Civil Society Covenant recognising the sector as a trusted and independent partner.Within the tax system, we provide support to charities t...

  Answered 12 Nov 2024

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• Pensions: InvestmentTreasuryTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11609More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to ensure that the Pensions Investment Review makes an assessment of the potential impact of each of its recommendations on people who plan to retire in the next five years.

  Answer: Since launching in July, the Pensions Investment Review has focused on engaging with stakeholders and gathering insights and evidence. A Call for Evidence was published in September and the evidence received will inform our understanding of the impacts an...

  Answered 4 Nov 2024

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• Private Education: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10822More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) introducing transitional arrangements for and (b) delaying implementation of her policy on VAT on school fees in Scotland.

  Answer: Whilst developing these policies, the Government has carefully considered the impact that they will have on pupils and their families across both the state and private sector, as well as the impact they will have on state and private schools. This conside...

  Answered 31 Oct 2024

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