The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Ashworth on 2016-02-24.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many special advisers from which departments have notified the Prime Minister’s Parliamentary Private Secretary that they will be campaigning outside office hours for the UK to leave the EU.
Matthew Hancock
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 29 February 2016, UIN 28380.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Dan Jarvis on 2016-02-24.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to further reform the Bank of England.
Harriett Baldwin
The Government has set out its plans for reform of the Bank of England in the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill, which is currently progressing through Parliament.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Dan Jarvis on 2016-02-24.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he next plans to attend a meeting of the National Infrastructure Commission.
Greg Hands
The agenda for meetings of the National Infrastructure Commission is set by its interim Chair, Lord Adonis.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Daniel Kawczynski on 2016-02-24.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his policy is on the maintenance of entrepreneurial relief over the course of this Parliament.
Mr David Gauke
The Government is committed to supporting UK businesses and entrepreneurs’ relief is an important way of doing this. It is widely used and valued.
The Government keeps all tax reliefs under review to ensure they continue to fulfil their policy objectives. At Autumn Statement 2015, the Chancellor announced that he will consider bringing forward legislation to amend the changes made by Finance Act 2015 to entrepreneurs’ relief, in order to support businesses by ensuring that the relief is available on certain genuine commercial transactions.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2016-02-24.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with (a) members of the public and (b) law professionals on proposed changes to the system of probate fees charged to activate a will.
Mr Shailesh Vara
The Government published a consultation on proposals to reform fees for applications for a grant of probate on 18 February. The consultation will run for six weeks, closing on 1 April. It is open to all members of the public, law professionals or other persons to respond.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tristram Hunt on 2016-02-24.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much and what proportion of National Infrastructure Pipeline spending has been allocated to projects in (a) Stoke-on-Trent local authority, (b) Cheshire East local authority, (c) the West Midlands region, (d) the South East region and (e) London.
Greg Hands
The information requested can be obtained from “National Infrastructure Pipeline”, published in July 2015 and is available here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-infrastructure-pipeline-july-2015
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tristram Hunt on 2016-02-24.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much infrastructure investment was allocated to projects in (a) Stoke-on-Trent local authority, (b) Cheshire East local authority, (c) the West Midlands region, (d) the South East region and (e) London.
Greg Hands
The information requested can be obtained from “National Infrastructure Pipeline”, published in July 2015 and is available here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-infrastructure-pipeline-july-2015
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tristram Hunt on 2016-02-24.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of national infrastructure investment has been allocated to projects in (a) Stoke-on-Trent local authority, (b) Cheshire East local authority, (c) the West Midlands region, (d) the South East region and (e) London in each year since 2010.
Greg Hands
The information requested can be obtained from “National Infrastructure Pipeline”, published in July 2015 and is available here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-infrastructure-pipeline-july-2015
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gordon Marsden on 2016-02-24.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 12 February 2016 to Question 25976, whether the proceeds from the £227 million fine imposed on Deutsche Bank will be specifically applied to a new new three-year fund to create 50,000 apprenticeships.
Greg Hands
As we have said previously, this government will be spending twice as much in cash terms on apprenticeships by 2020 compared to 2010. Spending on apprenticeships in England will be £2.5bn in 2019-20. The BIS spending review settlement for apprenticeships reflects the government’s commitment regarding the proceeds of the Libor fine the FCA announced in April 2015. Further announcements that support the government’s commitment to delivering employment opportunities for young people will be announced in due course.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Neil Coyle on 2016-02-24.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to support the British gin industry.
Damian Hinds
The government is committed to supporting the British gin industry. The duty on gin was cut by 2% at March Budget 2015, building on the duty freeze at Budget 2014.