Every parliamentary written question tabled by Max Wilkinson this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of establishing a customs union with the EU on retail prices of consumer goods.
No. The Government is working with the EU to identify areas where we can strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit, such as the economy, energy, security and resilience. But we have been clear that there will be no return to the customs union.
If she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of IR35 regulations for UK businesses working together in foreign markets.
The off-payroll working reforms have proved effective in reducing non-compliance. As well as preventing tax non-compliance, keeping the reforms in place also protects around £1.5 billion a year of government revenue, which supports strong public finances and helps fund our vital public services.
If she will bring forward legislative proposals to require insurance companies to set industry-wide definitions for claims classifications.
The Government has no plans to propose legislation requiring insurance companies to set industry-wide definitions for claims classifications.
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of removing VAT from defibrillators in the forthcoming Budget.
The Government currently provides VAT reliefs to aid the purchase of defibrillators. This means that charities pay no VAT if they purchase a defibrillator and then donate it to an eligible body. VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and exceptions to the standard rate have always been limited and balanced against affordability considerations. Following the spending audit, the Chancellor has been clear that difficult decisions lie ahead on spending, welfare and tax to fix the foundations of our economy and address the £22 billion hole in the public finances left by the last government. The government keeps all taxes under review.