Wendy Morton MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Tax CollectionTreasuryTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27939More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answers of 15 July 2026 to Questions 16435 and 16436 on Taxation: Debt Collection, what proportion of lower-value debts returned unsuccessfully by debt collection agencies relate to taxpayers in each
Answer: The proposals aim to maintain fairness in the tax system and address a gap in existing debt enforcement tools, by collecting lower value tax debts from taxpayers who can pay but do not engage. The consultation on proposals to tackle lower value tax debts ...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTax CollectionTreasuryTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27938More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answers to Questions 16435 and 16436 on 15 July 2026, on Taxation: Debt Collection, what safeguards are being considered in relation to (a) a minimum protected balance, (b) affordability assessments,
Answer: The proposals aim to maintain fairness in the tax system and address a gap in existing debt enforcement tools, by collecting lower value tax debts from taxpayers who can pay but do not engage. The consultation on proposals to tackle lower value tax debts ...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTax CollectionTreasuryTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27937More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer to Question 16436 on 15 July 2026, on Taxation: Debt Collection, whether HM Revenue and Customs has received legal advice on the compatibility of the proposed powers with the European Conventi
Answer: The proposals aim to maintain fairness in the tax system and address a gap in existing debt enforcement tools, by collecting lower value tax debts from taxpayers who can pay but do not engage. The consultation on proposals to tackle lower value tax debts ...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTax CollectionTreasuryTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27936More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer to Question 16435 on 15 July 2026, on Taxation: Debt Collection, whether HM Revenue and Customs has prepared a (a) preliminary equality impact assessment and (b) screening assessment for the p
Answer: The proposals aim to maintain fairness in the tax system and address a gap in existing debt enforcement tools, by collecting lower value tax debts from taxpayers who can pay but do not engage. The consultation on proposals to tackle lower value tax debts ...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Wealth FundTreasuryTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26045More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much finance the National Wealth Fund has committed to projects in each region of England since its establishment; how much has been committed in (a) the West Midlands and (b) Greater Manchester; and what assess
Answer: The National Wealth Fund is committed to accelerating place-based investment and has committed £10.8 billion across the UK to date.In England, NWF has committed £6.2 billion with £391 million in the West Midlands and £421 million in Greater Manchester.The...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAluminium: ChinaTreasuryTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26039More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HM Revenue and Customs is taking to provide businesses with timely and definitive guidance on the tariff treatment of aluminised steel coil and tube originating in China; whether that guidance will specif
Answer: HM Revenue and Customs Online Trade Tariff (OTT) site provides support to customers to self-serve and identify the correct commodity code and applicable duty and measures. This is supported by an email enquiry service and a webchat service where customers...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26036More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing centrally funded 100% business-rates relief to charity shops operated by hospices; and what estimate he has made of the annual cost of that measure.
Answer: Charitable rate relief provides up to 80% business rates relief to eligible properties. Local Authorities have powers to award further discretionary relief, including up to 100% relief. Charity shops operated by hospices benefit from the business rates re...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26035More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the aggregate business-rates liability of charity shops operated by adult and children’s hospices following the 2026 revaluation; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact
Answer: Charitable rate relief provides up to 80% business rates relief to eligible properties. Local Authorities have powers to award further discretionary relief, including up to 100% relief. Charity shops operated by hospices benefit from the business rates re...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTax CollectionTreasuryTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16436More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has received (a) legal advice on the compatibility of the proposed lower-value debt recovery powers with the European Convention on Human Rights, (b) a programme risk register, (c) advice on reputational
Answer: The Government is consulting on proposals to tackle lower value tax debts in a way that is fair, proportionate and effective. The proposals are intended to address a small minority of taxpayers who can afford to pay what they owe but repeatedly choose not...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTax CollectionTreasuryTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16435More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HM Revenue and Customs has completed an Equality Impact Assessment for proposed lower-value debt recovery powers; what assessment she has made of the potential impact of those powers on (a) disabled people,
Answer: The Government is consulting on proposals to tackle lower value tax debts in a way that is fair, proportionate and effective. The proposals are intended to address a small minority of taxpayers who can afford to pay what they owe but repeatedly choose not...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Direct DebitsTreasuryTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15995More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made of the impact of mandatory Direct Debit payments on (a) businesses without access to mainstream banking services, (b) rural businesses and (c) financially excluded businesses; and wheth
Answer: The government is consulting on proposals to require payment of VAT and PAYE return liabilities by Direct Debit.No decisions have been taken on the design of any future compliance or enforcement framework. The consultation seeks views on a range of issues...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: PAYE and VATTreasuryTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15994More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what enforcement mechanisms are being considered for businesses that do not pay PAYE and VAT by Direct Debit; whether penalties have been modelled for non-compliance; whether exemptions have been assessed by sector,
Answer: The government is consulting on proposals to require payment of VAT and PAYE return liabilities by Direct Debit.No decisions have been taken on the design of any future compliance or enforcement framework. The consultation seeks views on a range of issues...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: VATTreasuryTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15993More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of (a) the number of businesses currently unable to pay VAT by Direct Debit, (b) the number of VAT-registered businesses which do not maintain a UK bank account capable of suppo
Answer: The government is consulting on proposals to require payment of VAT and PAYE return liabilities by Direct Debit.No decisions have been taken on the design of any future compliance or enforcement framework. The consultation seeks views on a range of issues...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15992More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of (a) the economic impact of the £450,000 property price cap for first-time buyers' Lifetime ISA and (b) the impact of regional affordability, particularly in London and the
Answer: On 23 June the Government published a consultation on the implementation of the First-Time Buyer ISA (FTB ISA), further details of which can be found at www.gov.uk/government/consultations/first-time-buyer-isa-consultation. The consultation sets out why w...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings Accounts: ReformTreasuryTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15991More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate has been made of (a) the number of Lifetime ISA holders expected to be financially better off under the proposed reforms, (b) the number expected to be financially worse off, (c) the regional distribut
Answer: On 23 June the Government published a consultation on the implementation of the First-Time Buyer ISA (FTB ISA), further details of which can be found at www.gov.uk/government/consultations/first-time-buyer-isa-consultation. The consultation sets out why w...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15990More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what evidential basis informed the conclusion that the Lifetime ISA was not effective; whether external research, behavioural analysis and consumer testing informed that conclusion; whether an evidence review has be
Answer: On 23 June the Government published a consultation on the implementation of the First-Time Buyer ISA (FTB ISA), further details of which can be found at www.gov.uk/government/consultations/first-time-buyer-isa-consultation. The consultation sets out why w...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxation: Debt CollectionTreasuryTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15977More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate HM Revenue and Customs has made of (a) the number of individuals expected to be subject to the proposed lower-value debt recovery powers in each of the next five financial years, (b) the average amount
Answer: The vast majority of taxpayers pay in full and on time. Most debts are resolved as taxpayers engage with HMRC and agree a way forward. The Government's proposals are intended to ensure fairness for taxpayers who pay what they owe by tackling a small minor...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
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