Written questions by Snowden.

What estimate he has made of the number of communities that lack reasonable access to in-person banking services.

Awaiting answer.

What budget has been allocated to the Access to Banking Services Review.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to written statement HCWS177 published on 2 July 2026, whether the Government has assessed the compatibility of its proposed changes with the UK's international obligations relating to VAT.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the National Audit Office report titled 'HMRC’s use of travel data to tackle fraud and error in Child Benefit payments', how many of the compliance enquiries issued to Northern Ireland claimants (i

Awaiting answer.

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the updated HM Treasury Green Book on the geographic distribution of public investment across the UK.

Awaiting answer.

What estimate her Department has made of the number of young people financially excluded from mainstream banking, savings and credit products.

Ensuring all individuals have access to the financial products they need is a key priority for the Government. The Financial Inclusion Strategy, published in November last year, sets out a range of ambitious measures for the Government and industry to imp...

Whether he Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of recognising (a) independent professionals and (b) owner-managed businesses as a distinct category in (i) employment and (ii) tax policy.

HMRC undertakes a range of engagement activities to understand the needs of customers. This includes attendance at industry events, discussions with interested parties and the quarterly Employment Status and Intermediaries Forum with professional and exte...

What recent consultation HM Revenue and Customs has undertaken with freelance contractors, independent professionals and owner-managed businesses on the operation of the off-payroll working rules.

HMRC undertakes a range of engagement activities to understand the needs of customers. This includes attendance at industry events, discussions with interested parties and the quarterly Employment Status and Intermediaries Forum with professional and exte...

What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the off-payroll working rules on the ability of small and micro-businesses operated by independent professionals to invest in growth and innovation.

I refer the Hon. Member to the written answer given in UIN 12842

Whether she plans to conduct a post-implementation review of the private sector off-payroll working reforms introduced in April 2021.

HMRC undertakes a range of engagement activities to understand the needs of customers. This includes attendance at industry events, discussions with interested parties and the quarterly Employment Status and Intermediaries Forum with professional and exte...

Whether she has assessed the potential impact of a zero rate of VAT on land intended for social housing on tax avoidance and abuse.

The Government recently published a consultation on introducing a zero rate of VAT for land intended for social housing. The proposed policy is intended to simplify and accelerate the construction of social housing in line with the Government’s wider stra...

What estimate she has made of the additional revenue that will be generated by increasing the Electricity Generator Levy from 45 per cent to 55 per cent from 1 July 2026 in each financial year to the end of the levy

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to PQ UIN 129581 on 28 April 2026, in which I set out that the Government will set out the fiscal impact of this change in the Autumn, with the costing certified by the OBR in the usual way.

What assessment she has made of the effect of the increased Electricity Generator Levy on the UK's energy security.

Investing in clean energy at speed and scale can help tackle the climate crisis, create good jobs, protect billpayers and ensure energy security. The Electricity Generator Levy (EGL) has strong protections for new investments and renewable projects that o...

What estimate she has made of the cost of introducing a zero rate of VAT on the sale of land intended for the construction of social housing.

The Government recently published a consultation on introducing a zero rate of VAT for the sale of land intended for the construction of social housing. The proposed policy is intended to simplify and accelerate the construction of social housing in line ...

What estimate she has made of the number of taxpayers who would be affected annually by the proposed extension of powers to recover lower-value tax debts directly from bank accounts.

The vast majority of customers meet their tax obligations, with nine in ten paying in full and on time. The majority of liabilities that become a debt are resolved in the first few months as customers engage with HMRC in response to direct communications....

When she expects the proposed First Time Buyer ISA to become available.

As announced in Tax Update 2026, on 23 June 2026 the Government began the consultation phase for the design and implementation of a new First Time Buyer ISA. As the Government is in the early stages of consultation on the design and implementation of the ...

What estimate she has made of the number of additional social homes that could be delivered annually as a result of introducing a zero rate of VAT on land intended for social housing.

The Government recently published a consultation on introducing a zero rate of VAT for land intended for social housing. The proposed policy is intended to simplify and accelerate the construction of social housing in line with the Government’s wider stra...

What estimate she has made of annual VAT losses arising from non-compliance by sellers operating through online marketplaces.

HMRC has estimated annual VAT losses arising from non-compliance by sellers operating through online marketplaces could be hundreds of millions of pounds each year (see Extending VAT online marketplace liability to combat non-compliance, chapter 3. Introd...

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of more timely Income Tax Self Assessment payments on people with fluctuating incomes.

At Autumn Budget 2025, the government announced more timely payments for Income Tax Self Assessment and committed to developing the policy with stakeholders through a public consultation. The consultation is now live on www.gov.uk and will close on 4 Augu...

What assessment she has made of customer satisfaction with HMRC digital services.

HMRC monitors customer satisfaction with its digital services through a range of measures, including customer surveys. Information on customer satisfaction with HMRC’s services, including digital services, is published regularly on GOV.UK. https://www.gov...