Every parliamentary written question tabled by Kevin Hollinrake this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Representing the House of Commons Commission, whether lobbyists who provide the secretariat for APPGs can accept funding from overseas sources, and what is the interaction with the registration require
The House of Commons Commission does not have responsibility for the APPG Rules. However, page 11 of the Guide to the APPG Rules sets out the following rule relating to secretariats and foreign governments:Rules relating to foreign governmentsA Group must...
Representing the House of Commons Commission, with reference to the Answer of 19 March 2026 to Question 117776, on All-party Parliamentary Group: Finance, if the Commission will place in the Library a
The House of Commons Commission does not have responsibility for the APPG Rules.The Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards does not hold Income and Expenditure Statements agreed to by APPGs. They are either published on a group’s website (...
With reference to her Department's statement entitled Latest statement in response to small boat crossings, published on 6 February 2026, what is the (a) source material and (b) evidential basis for t
Statistics relating to the number of illegal migrants prevented from attempting to cross the channel is published on GOV.UK at -https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/migrants-detected-crossing-the-english-channel-in-small-boatsAs explained in the not...
In what circumstances does HMRC suspend a penalty for carelessly paying second homes stamp duty.
HMRC’s approach to charging and suspending penalties is set out in its compliance handbook at the links below: Compliance Handbook “Charging Penalties”https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch400000 Compliance Handbook “Charging Pena...
Whether HMRC has issued guidance on whether a donation by an individual taxpayer of a (a) non-cash donation or (b) cryptocurrency to a political party or regulated donee creates a capital gains tax liability for the
HMRC provides guidance on how inheritance tax applies to gifts in the Inheritance Tax Manual. Gifts to qualifying political parties are exempt from Inheritance Tax where certain conditions are met. Guidance on this exemption is available here: IHTM11191 -...
With reference to the answer of 3 March 2026 to Question 114892 on Public Houses: Rural Areas, whether lower drink driving thresholds would constitute a material change of circumstances in relation to the valuation
Drink driving thresholds would not constitute a material change of circumstances (MCC) in relation to the valuation of pubs and restaurants, because such a change in legislation would not meet the requirements set out in the Local Government Finance Act 1...
What is the average amount of time for HMRC to consider whether to levy a penalty charge against an individual taxpayer for incorrect payment of residential stamp duty.
Where HMRC identifies an inaccuracy during a compliance check into a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return or claim, it is standard practice to also consider whether a penalty is due.In the vast majority of cases any penalty will be issued at the conclusion o...
Whether HMRC has provided guidance on whether (a) political donations and (b) gifts to regulated donees are exempt from inheritance tax.
HMRC provides guidance on how inheritance tax applies to gifts in the Inheritance Tax Manual. Gifts to qualifying political parties are exempt from Inheritance Tax where certain conditions are met. Guidance on this exemption is available here: IHTM11191 -...
Representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the House of Commons Table Office uses AI to (a) review or (b) card written Parliamentary Questions.
In May 2026 a new AI feature was added to EQM, the digital system which is used by the Table Office for the editing and processing of written parliamentary questions. This AI feature assists staff in identifying duplicate questions by finding and listing ...
Representing the House of Commons Commission, whether (a) guidance and (b) advice has been given to hon. Members on how to report and record political donations made to them in crypto-currencies.
The House of Commons Commission does not have responsibility for the registration of Members’ Financial Interests.Guidance on the registration of donations is set out in paragraphs 14 to 20 of Chapter 1 of the Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules relati...
Representing the House of Commons Commission, with reference to the answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120969 on Written Questions, if the Commission will publish a copy of the Table Office’s internal
It would not be appropriate to publish internal guidance documents which contain comments and track changes capturing the evolving approach to editing questions. There are many sources of guidance on the rules of order for written questions that are alrea...
What representations the Home Office has received from Global Counsel in relation to online language testing firm Duolingo since July 2024.
Prior to the Home Office English Language Testing programme publishing invitation to tender, five rounds of market engagement were conducted under non-disclosure agreements. However, there were opportunities for those who participated to share information...
Representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance and advice the Electoral Commission has given on whether regulated donees who are political party members but do not h
Donations to party members are regulated when made in connection with their political activities within the party. For example, these include campaigning in party leadership elections or candidate selection contests or developing or promoting policies wit...
Representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, with reference to the Answer of 28 April 2026 to Question 129179 on Members: Finance, what is the policy of the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission is responsible for identifying and publishing any donations to MPs that are covered by electoral law. The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards upholds the Code of Conduct for MPs agreed by the House of Commons and would take a...
With reference to the Answer of 31 March 2026 to Question 113783 on Cabinet Office: Reviews, whether the Propriety and Ethics team provided a substantive report on allegations made about the conduct of the forme
On 15 February 2026, the Prime Minister asked civil servants in the Cabinet Office to establish the facts in this case. Following the conclusion of that process, the Prime Minister referred the matter to the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards. T...
With reference to the point of order by the Right hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington of 23 February 2026, Official Report, Column 60, on Labour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office Review, what communic
On 15 February 2026, the Prime Minister asked civil servants in the Cabinet Office to establish the facts in this case. Following the conclusion of that process, the Prime Minister referred the matter to the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards. T...
Whether HMRC has provided (a) advice and (b) guidance on whether the payment of non-monetary donations crystallises capital gains tax liability for donors.
Capital gains tax is charged for a tax year on chargeable gains accruing in the year to a person on the disposal of assets. Donating an asset is classed as being a disposal of it and a gain may accrue at that time. Whether a capital gains tax liability ar...
Representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether there are any types of donations that are declared by hon. Members to the House of Commons Registrar which are not re-publis
The Electoral Commission can only publish donations to MPs which are offered in connection with their political activities either as an MP or as a party member, and are over the relevant reporting threshold of £2,230 (including aggregations of donations f...
What information his Department holds on whether the former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister backed up official Government information on his personal phones through the Apple iCloud service.
The Department does not hold information about individuals’ use of personal devices.
Representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission,with reference to the Answer of 28 April 2026 to Question 129179 on Members: Finance, what discussions the Electoral Commission has h
Members must report impermissible or returned donations directly to the Electoral Commission.There is a Memorandum of Understanding between the Electoral Commission and the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards which sets out the agreed administrative ...