James Naish MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Beer: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27582More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of Draught Relief on (a) pubs, (b) brewers and (c) consumers in Rushcliffe.
Answer: An assessment of the impacts of decisions taken by the Chancellor at the Budget is published within the relevant Tax Impact and Information Note (TIIN). The TIINs for the inflation-linked uprating to alcohol duty announced at Autumn Budget 2024 and 2025 a...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVAT: RushcliffeTreasuryTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27581More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of VAT rates on (a) pubs, (b) brewers and (c) consumers in Rushcliffe.
Answer: VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Exceptions to the standard rate are limited and must be balanced against their impact on the public finances.HMRC estimates that the cost of cha...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBeer: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27580More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of beer duty rates on (a) pubs, (b) brewers and (c) consumers in Rushcliffe.
Answer: An assessment of the impacts of decisions taken by the Chancellor at the Budget is published within the relevant Tax Impact and Information Note (TIIN). The TIINs for the inflation-linked uprating to alcohol duty announced at Autumn Budget 2024 and 2025 a...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVATTreasuryTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27579More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of reducing VAT rates to levels more closely aligned with those in other European countries.
Answer: The Government is aware some European countries apply different VAT rates to certain goods and services, reflecting different tax systems, policy choices and wider fiscal contexts.VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate ...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: StandardsTreasuryTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26673More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the time taken by HMRC to resolve cases, and what steps he is taking to reduce delays.
Answer: HMRC is increasing capacity in key teams, improving workforce flexibility, strengthening case progression and delivering wider transformation activity to improve the efficiency of its services. Since April 2025, HMRC has reduced the number of aged investi...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22279More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has considered increasing the maximum property value eligible under the Lifetime ISA from £450,000.
Answer: Data from the latest UK House Price Index shows that while the average price paid by first-time buyers has increased, it is still below the LISA property price cap in all regions of the UK except for London, where the average price paid is affected by bor...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVoluntary ContributionsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22250More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of allowing donors to the Consolidated Fund to direct their gift towards a specific public purpose.
Answer: Donations to the Crown that are made payable to HM Treasury are surrendered to the Consolidated Fund. Receipts surrendered to the Consolidated Fund are not ring-fenced for specific areas of government spending and are used towards general government expen...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22234More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has considered linking the Vehicle Excise Duty Expensive Car Supplement threshold to inflation.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer given to his question in PQ UIN 19506.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSwimming: VATTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22214More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of applying a reduced rate of VAT, or a VAT exemption, to private swimming lessons provided by independent swimming schools.
Answer: Swimming lessons and water safety are vital life skills and are part of the national curriculum. The Department for Education is working closely with third sector organisations, including Swim England, the Royal Life Saving Society UK, and National Water ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSwimming: VATTreasuryTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19508More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made a comparative assessment of the potential impact of VAT on independent providers of swimming lessons with publicly operated leisure centres on the financial sustainability of those ve
Answer: Swimming lessons and water safety are vital life skills and are part of the national curriculum. The Department for Education is working closely with third sector organisations, including Swim England, the Royal Life Saving Society UK, and National Water ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19506More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of using inflation linked increase model to the Luxury Car Tax.
Answer: The Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) is a supplement to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) payable by vehicle keepers for five years, from years two to six following a car's first registration.The rate is currently £440 per year, and is charged in addition to the st...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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