Written questions by Taylor.

What assessment she has made of the potential merits of exempting hospices from the planned increase in employer National Insurance contributions.

The Government will provide support for departments and other public sector employers for additional employer National Insurance costs only. Charities, including hospices, will not be exempt, which is the usual approach taken by government when supporting the public sector with employer National Insurance contributions. The Government has announced a £100m boost for adult and children’s hospices to ensure they have the best physical environment for care, alongside £26m in revenue for children and young people’s hospices.

SUGGESTED REDRAFT: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review the Overseas Scale Rates to better reflect current economic conditions.

As with all taxes and allowances, the Government keeps flat rates expenses, including Overseas Scale Rates, under review. Any decisions on future changes in this area will be taken in the context of the wider public finances.

If she will reduce the level of duty on (a) beer and (b) cider served in pubs.

The current alcohol duty system supports pubs through Draught Relief, which ensures eligible products served on draught pay less duty. Draught Relief helps to level the playing field between pubs and supermarkets, allowing pubs and brewers to price their ...

If she will extend the 75% business rates relief for pubs beyond March 2025 in the Autumn Budget.

Any decisions on future tax policy will be announced by the Chancellor at a fiscal event.