Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Investment: Public SectorTreasuryTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14513More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the updated HM Treasury Green Book on the geographic distribution of public investment across the UK.
Answer: The new Green Book ensures that investment decisions are no longer based solely on single metrics, such as benefit-cost ratios, and that decisions instead take into account the full range of impacts on people and places. This new approach will shape impor...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChild Benefit: Fraud and StandardsTreasuryTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14498More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the National Audit Office report titled 'HMRC’s use of travel data to tackle fraud and error in Child Benefit payments', how many of the compliance enquiries issued to Northern Ireland claimants (i
Answer: This government is committed to tackling Child Benefit error and fraud. Using international travel data has so far prevented nearly 10,000 customers claiming incorrectly, protecting around £60 million in taxpayers’ money. HMRC issued compliance enquiries ...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: Young PeopleTreasuryTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13262More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the number of young people financially excluded from mainstream banking, savings and credit products.
Answer: Ensuring all individuals have access to the financial products they need is a key priority for the Government. The Financial Inclusion Strategy, published in November last year, sets out a range of ambitious measures for the Government and industry to imp...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Off-payroll WorkingTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12845More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the off-payroll working rules on the ability of small and micro-businesses operated by independent professionals to invest in growth and innovation.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the written answer given in UIN 12842
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment and TaxationTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12844More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of recognising (a) independent professionals and (b) owner-managed businesses as a distinct category in (i) employment and (ii) tax policy.
Answer: HMRC undertakes a range of engagement activities to understand the needs of customers. This includes attendance at industry events, discussions with interested parties and the quarterly Employment Status and Intermediaries Forum with professional and exte...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOff-payroll Working: ReformTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12842More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to conduct a post-implementation review of the private sector off-payroll working reforms introduced in April 2021.
Answer: HMRC undertakes a range of engagement activities to understand the needs of customers. This includes attendance at industry events, discussions with interested parties and the quarterly Employment Status and Intermediaries Forum with professional and exte...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOff-payroll WorkingTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12841More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent consultation HM Revenue and Customs has undertaken with freelance contractors, independent professionals and owner-managed businesses on the operation of the off-payroll working rules.
Answer: HMRC undertakes a range of engagement activities to understand the needs of customers. This includes attendance at industry events, discussions with interested parties and the quarterly Employment Status and Intermediaries Forum with professional and exte...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTax CollectionTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12593More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of taxpayers who would be affected annually by the proposed extension of powers to recover lower-value tax debts directly from bank accounts.
Answer: The vast majority of customers meet their tax obligations, with nine in ten paying in full and on time. The majority of liabilities that become a debt are resolved in the first few months as customers engage with HMRC in response to direct communications....
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Shopping: VATTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12592More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of annual VAT losses arising from non-compliance by sellers operating through online marketplaces.
Answer: HMRC has estimated annual VAT losses arising from non-compliance by sellers operating through online marketplaces could be hundreds of millions of pounds each year (see Extending VAT online marketplace liability to combat non-compliance, chapter 3. Introd...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Electronic GovernmentTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12591More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of customer satisfaction with HMRC digital services.
Answer: HMRC monitors customer satisfaction with its digital services through a range of measures, including customer surveys. Information on customer satisfaction with HMRC’s services, including digital services, is published regularly on GOV.UK. https://www.gov...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings Accounts: First Time BuyersTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12590More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she expects the proposed First Time Buyer ISA to become available.
Answer: As announced in Tax Update 2026, on 23 June 2026 the Government began the consultation phase for the design and implementation of a new First Time Buyer ISA. As the Government is in the early stages of consultation on the design and implementation of the ...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: Self-assessmentTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12589More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of more timely Income Tax Self Assessment payments on people with fluctuating incomes.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2025, the government announced more timely payments for Income Tax Self Assessment and committed to developing the policy with stakeholders through a public consultation. The consultation is now live on www.gov.uk and will close on 4 Augu...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLand: SalesTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12588More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has assessed the potential impact of a zero rate of VAT on land intended for social housing on tax avoidance and abuse.
Answer: The Government recently published a consultation on introducing a zero rate of VAT for land intended for social housing. The proposed policy is intended to simplify and accelerate the construction of social housing in line with the Government’s wider stra...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLand: SalesTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12587More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of additional social homes that could be delivered annually as a result of introducing a zero rate of VAT on land intended for social housing.
Answer: The Government recently published a consultation on introducing a zero rate of VAT for land intended for social housing. The proposed policy is intended to simplify and accelerate the construction of social housing in line with the Government’s wider stra...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLand: SalesTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12586More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the cost of introducing a zero rate of VAT on the sale of land intended for the construction of social housing.
Answer: The Government recently published a consultation on introducing a zero rate of VAT for the sale of land intended for the construction of social housing. The proposed policy is intended to simplify and accelerate the construction of social housing in line ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity Generation: TaxationTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12452More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the additional revenue that will be generated by increasing the Electricity Generator Levy from 45 per cent to 55 per cent from 1 July 2026 in each financial year to the end of the levy
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to PQ UIN 129581 on 28 April 2026, in which I set out that the Government will set out the fiscal impact of this change in the Autumn, with the costing certified by the OBR in the usual way.
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity Generation: TaxationTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12451More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the effect of the increased Electricity Generator Levy on the UK's energy security.
Answer: Investing in clean energy at speed and scale can help tackle the climate crisis, create good jobs, protect billpayers and ensure energy security. The Electricity Generator Levy (EGL) has strong protections for new investments and renewable projects that o...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: Interest RatesTreasuryTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11239More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of levels of interest rates on economic growth over the next 12 months.
Answer: Low and stable inflation is essential for long-term economic growth and sustained increases in living standards. It reduces uncertainty and eases costs for businesses and consumers, allowing them to make long-term planning and investment decisions. The in...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTreasury: StaffTreasuryTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10514More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will provide a breakdown of staff employed by her department by region.
Answer: The figures for staff employed at HM Treasury by region are published in the annual Civil Service Statistics. A link to the information is provided https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/civil-service-statistics-2025. The data can be found in Table 12a.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10018More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review the level of the Personal Allowance before the scheduled end of the threshold freeze in 2031.
Answer: The previous government froze income tax thresholds from 2021/22 until 2027/28 – this means they were not due to rise until April 2028 at the earliest. The Government is asking everyone to contribute to maintain funding for the NHS and reduce debt, and it...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: PensionersTreasuryTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10017More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of state pensioners who will pay income tax in each financial year from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
Answer: The Chancellor has set out that individuals whose only income is the basic or new State Pension, without increments, will not pay income tax over this Parliament. The number of individual Income Tax payers by age can be found in Table 2.1 of the Income Ta...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpiritsTreasuryTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9926More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will consider extending the Small Producer Relief to small distilleries.
Answer: Producers making spirits-based products below 8.5% alcohol by volume are already eligible to claim Small Producer Relief on products such as ready-to-drink cocktails. The 8.5% ABV limit ensures these reliefs are targeted at lower strength products. This i...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: ClosuresTreasuryTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9463More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the number of rural pubs that have permanently closed in each month since July 2024.
Answer: ONS data shows there were over 600 more hospitality businesses in 2025 than in 2024. We continue to closely monitor the health of different sectors across the UK economy, including pubs and hospitality, and regularly engage with these sectors – including ...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: Rural AreasTreasuryTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9456More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 2026 business rates revaluation on rural pubs.
Answer: I refer you to my answer to PQ UIN 117188.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceTreasuryTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8355More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average time to reply to correspondence from hon. Members was in each month since July 2024.
Answer: HM Treasury fully recognises the important role Parliament has in holding Government to account and the need for ministers to provide full and timely responses to requests for information. HM Treasury does not track average response times but in line with...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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