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HANSARDVan benefit and Car and Van Fuel Benefit Order 2021The van benefit charge and fuel benefit charges for cars and vans will be uprated by the consumer price index from 6 April 2021. The uprate will take effect as follows: Van…04 Feb 2021HANSARDExiting the European Union (Excise)I thank the hon. Member for his representation. That information can be found in the tax impact information note. I assure hon. Members that the Treasury will continue to keep…03 Feb 2021HANSARDExiting the European Union (Excise)Britain’s departure from the European Union brings with it the freedom to reintroduce duty-free sales and make other tax changes that will deliver Brexit benefits to British…03 Feb 2021HANSARDPublication of “The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review”At spring statement 2019, the Government commissioned an independent, global review on the economics of biodiversity. Today, “The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review”…02 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government understand that this is a very challenging time for the UK hospitality sector, and we are constantly reviewing the package of covid-19 support. In order to ensure…26 Jan 2021HANSARDVAT Retail Export SchemeDuring the consultation on duty free and tax-free goods carried by passengers in 2020, the Government engaged extensively with various stakeholders and carefully considered 73…26 Jan 2021HANSARDVAT Retail Export SchemeWe do not accept that. The independent Office for Budget Responsibility set out its assessment of the fiscal impact of the withdrawal of the VAT RES scheme, factoring in a higher…26 Jan 2021HANSARDAir Passenger DutyThe consultation on aviation tax reform has been delayed in recognition of the unprecedented circumstances that the aviation industry is currently facing. However, I will update…26 Jan 2021HANSARDAir Passenger DutyThe Government recognise the important role that the aviation sector plays in the UK economy. The sector can draw on the wide range of support measures available, including the…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Regional Economic DisparitiesThe Government recognise the significant impact of covid-19 on every region and nation of the UK. I can assure hon. Members across the House that levelling up remains a key…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Regional Economic DisparitiesI would dispute the hon. Gentleman’s claims. We have taken unprecedented steps to support people and businesses around the country. We have supported 19,100 jobs in his…26 Jan 2021HANSARDGovernment Financial Support: Low to Moderate IncomesThe impact of tax and welfare policy is best analysed at the whole-household level. As the Institute for Fiscal Studies has said, because most people live in households with…26 Jan 2021HANSARDGovernment Financial Support: Low to Moderate IncomesWe are aware of the difficulties that families are experiencing during the pandemic and we have put many measures in place to look at this, but if my right hon. Friend has…26 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. He is a doughty champion for his region and he should know that we remain focused on the commitment we made at Budget 2020 to have 750…26 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises a point mentioned by several Members about the difficulties businesses in the hospitality sector and their supply chain have faced during the pandemic. He…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: BAME CommunitiesI am afraid that the hon. Lady seems to have completely misunderstood the report. I encourage her to reread it. There is no evidence to suggest that structural or institutional…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Small Business Support: Covid-19I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. He asks a really good question. The Government recognise that businesses within the hospitality supply chain have been disrupted…13 Jan 2021HANSARDEqualities Policy: Evidence BaseWe are finalising consultations across Government on the ratification of the ILO violence and harassment convention. Once those are complete, we will inform Parliament of our…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Small Business Support: Covid-19I will just take my mask off—I am afraid that I am still not used to the mask compliance in the House. I want to start by congratulating the hon. Member for Edinburgh West…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationMy right hon. Friend will know that the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is giving advice on how to prioritise those most in need. The vaccine confidence campaign…13 Jan 2021