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HANSARDDraft Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023Many excellent points have been raised, and I will do my best to address as many of them as possible. First, the Labour party spokesperson, the hon. Member for Erith and…05 Jul 2023HANSARDDraft Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023My right hon. Friend makes an important point and he is right to seek clarification. My understanding is that, yes, it is right that people may appeal. All penalties are subject…05 Jul 2023HANSARDDraft Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023. It is a great pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms McVey.…05 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateIt is always a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Sharma, and it is a great honour to serve under your chairmanship. This is an incredibly important subject, and I will do my…03 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateThat is a very reasonable question. I do not have the figures to hand, but am happy to provide them if we are able to. I also point out that employees paid expenses above the AMAP…03 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateThe point I would make is that volunteer organisations do not need to use AMAPs; all that is required are receipts and evidence of journeys. Volunteer organisations can set…03 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateThat is a fair question. I assure the hon. Lady that an extensive review is taking place, which takes into account a range of factors, but a big part of it is engagement. We have…03 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateAs I said, the scheme is voluntary. Any organisation can apply a higher rate than the AMAP rate, and the NHS has chosen to do that. If my hon. Friend believes that other…03 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateIf a rate is provided that is above the AMAP rate, national insurance and income tax would be applied to that difference, depending on the personal circumstances of the…03 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateMy hon. Friend was just in the nick of time, but he makes a valid point. I will answer that in two parts. On care providers, the rate paid is a matter for the employer. It is…03 Jul 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Energy PricesAdvanced economies around the world share the challenge of high inflation from the energy shock, and the UK has been affected by those global factors. The Government have taken…20 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Energy PricesI would simply point out that across the United Kingdom we have provided extensive support, as I said in my answer to the substantive question. I am very happy to write to the…20 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Energy PricesI can think of few better advocates for the oil and gas industry than my hon. Friend. I was very pleased to meet industry leaders and the chair of the oil and gas forum in…20 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have a world-leading track record on net zero, but we must balance that correctly with who bears the cost. Critical to the nature of the right hon. Gentleman’s question is…20 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is a great champion of Darlington, and Darlington’s economic campus is a critical part of levelling up. The Government Property Agency has been working hard to…20 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy TaxThe Government introduced the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy (EPL) in May 2022 to tax the temporary extraordinary profits of oil and gas companies, and to help fund vital…12 Jun 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)Clauses 343 and 344 will restrict UK tax reliefs to UK charities and community amateur sports clubs. Having left the EU, it is right that UK taxpayer money should support UK…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)As I have laid out, the Joint Unit for Waste Crime is a very effective organisation. It works with more than 100 agency partners to tackle all types of waste crime, including the…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I am happy to respond to new clause 4. The Government are committed to taking full advantage of the opportunities arising from the UK’s exit from the European Union, and we will…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)I am afraid you’ve got me, Mr Stringer. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. Clause 318 makes technical amendments to the legislation that restricts the…18 May 2023