Melanie Onn MP: written questions

Written questions

• Industry: Carbon EmissionsTreasuryTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110029More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HMRC plans to publish draft guidance for industry on the operation of the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism after spring 2026.

  Answer: HMRC will publish detailed guidance ahead of 2027. The government recognises such guidance is essential for businesses to prepare for the introduction of the tax and meet the new requirements, effective from 1 January 2027. HMRC will work closely with key...

  Answered 10 Feb 2026

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• Carbon Emissions: TaxationTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107390More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she plans to update Parliament on future expansions of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, including whether refined petroleum products are under consideration for inclusion.

  Answer: For the introduction of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in January 2027, the UK has focused on the sectors most at risk of carbon leakage within scope of the UK ETS, and where it is technically feasible to include products in scope.As announced ...

  Answered 28 Jan 2026

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• Motorcycles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107058More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make a comparative assessment of Vehicle Excise Duty rates for motorcycles with cars; and whether she has plans to review the Vehicle Excise Duty framework for motorcycles.

  Answer: Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), sometimes known as 'road tax' or 'car tax', is a tax on vehicles used or kept on public roads. Different rates apply to cars, vans, and motorcycles, and the rate for each vehicle is calculated according to a range of factors, su...

  Answered 28 Jan 2026

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• Mileage AllowancesTreasuryTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74404More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the Approved Mileage Allowance Payments rate; and whether she plans to update that rate.

  Answer: Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) are used by employers to reimburse an employee’s expenses for business mileage in their private vehicle. These rates are also used by self-employed drivers to claim tax relief on business mileage (simplified mot...

  Answered 10 Sept 2025

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• Cash Dispensing: DisabilityTreasuryTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70547More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to help improve access to cash for disabled people who are not able to use cash machines.

  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 as a priority.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) assumed r...

  Answered 4 Sept 2025

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• Money Laundering and SmugglingTreasuryTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68460More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the merits of implementing a national strategy to tackle (a) the sale of (i) illegal tobacco and (ii) vapes and (b) money laundering.

  Answer: The UK Government has national strategies to curb the sale of illegal tobacco and combat money laundering, and is developing a robust compliance framework for the upcoming Vaping Products Duty. In January 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Border For...

  Answered 24 Jul 2025

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