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HANSARDCovid-19: Access to and Acceptance of CashI thank the hon. Member very much. I do not know whether the Department has had the opportunity to talk to the Association of Convenience Stores specifically, but I do know that…03 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Access to and Acceptance of CashThe Government absolutely recognise—I am not going to comment on the shape of what is to come, because I do not think that would be appropriate—the concern about free access to…03 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Access to and Acceptance of CashI really do not have much time, and I want to respond to the comments and to give my hon. Friend the Member for Blackpool North and Cleveleys the chance to wind up, so let me…03 Dec 2020HANSARDLoan Charge: Sir Amyas Morse Report RecommendationsThe loan charge was announced at Budget 2016 to tackle disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes, which paid income in the form of loans that were not taxed or subject to…03 Dec 2020HANSARDLoan Charge: SupportAs my hon. Friend will be aware, a long and detailed review process has been conducted by Sir Amyas Morse. It is, of course, the individual’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy…01 Dec 2020HANSARDSelf-Employed People: Covid-19 SupportI should make it perfectly clear to my hon. Friend, as the Chancellor has, that we take these points extremely seriously. We have been given many different suggestions over the…01 Dec 2020HANSARDSelf-Employed People: Covid-19 SupportMy hon. Friend is absolutely right about the importance of innovation. She will be delighted to know that the Government are protecting innovators and start-ups from the impact of…01 Dec 2020HANSARDSelf-Employed People: Covid-19 SupportAs my hon. Friend will be aware, I have a history of being closely involved with the performing arts sector. As I have indicated, I will be meeting many of the groups representing…01 Dec 2020HANSARDSupport for People on Low Incomes: Covid-19We certainly, of course, share the view that it is important—very important—to protect the low-paid. The purpose of supporting them through the national living wage was precisely…01 Dec 2020HANSARDDisguised Remuneration Schemes: HMRC ContractorsHer Majesty’s Revenue and Customs is aware of 15 contractors who have used disguised remuneration schemes while engaged either by the department or by Revenue and Customs Digital…01 Dec 2020HANSARDAviation Sector: Financial SupportMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right to focus on testing. As he will be aware, the “test to release” regime combines a much shorter self-isolation period with a real focus on…01 Dec 2020HANSARDAviation Sector: Financial SupportIt is great to see you in the Chair, Mr Speaker. I thank my right hon. Friend for his very constructive engagement with the Government on this important issue. The Government have…01 Dec 2020HANSARDLoan Charge: HMRC SettlementAbout 11,000 employers and individuals settled their use of disguised remuneration schemes between Budget 2016 and 31 March 2020. As I indicated earlier, HMRC is currently…01 Dec 2020HANSARDLoan Charge: SupportWe will make an announcement about the response to the Amyas Morse review shortly.01 Dec 2020HANSARDSelf-Employed People: Covid-19 SupportAs my hon. Friend the Member for Kensington (Felicity Buchan) will be aware, the Government have taken unprecedented steps to support the self-employed during this crisis, which…01 Dec 2020HANSARDLoan Charge: SupportRevenue and Customs has been clear on its commitment to support all taxpayers who might need help paying their loan charge liabilities. Where someone cannot afford to pay in full…01 Dec 2020HANSARDSelf-Employed People: Covid-19 SupportThe hon. Lady will be aware that we have backdated business grants to address some of these concerns. It is also worth mentioning that the third phase alone of the self-employment…01 Dec 2020HANSARDDisguised Remuneration Schemes: HMRC ContractorsI think the right hon. Gentleman is slightly unclear on this. HMRC takes careful steps to ensure that the people whom it deals with as agencies employ on a proper and appropriate…01 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to focus on the specific impact that he and we all, as constituency MPs, have in our constituencies. I think he knows—we have discussed this at…01 Dec 2020HANSARDSelf-Employed People: Covid-19 SupportWe of course recognise the concerns that my hon. Friend raises. We should be clear that the purpose of this extension is not simply to allow borrowers to request a 10-year term.…01 Dec 2020