Every parliamentary written question tabled by Lee Anderson this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What steps her Department is taking to help support pubs in Ashfield constituency.
Pubs make an enormous contribution to our economy and society, and this is recognised in the tax system. At the Autumn Budget, the Chancellor cut alcohol duty on qualifying draught products – approximately 60% of the alcoholic drinks sold in pubs. Thi...
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a higher tax threshold for pensioners.
The Government is committed to making sure older people can live with the dignity and respect they deserve in retirement. The income tax Personal Allowance will continue to exceed the basic and full new State Pension in 2024-25. This means that pensioners...
If her Department will make an estimate of the revenue raised by removing the freeze on fuel duty.
Revenue from fuel duty and associated VAT ensures that the Government can continue to fund the vital public services and infrastructure that people across the UK expect. The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events. Full forecasts for fue...
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes in the level of excise duty on (a) tobacco and (b) alcohol on the (i) illicit and (ii) non-duty paid markets for these products.
The approach used in costings certified by the Office for Budget Responsibility at Spring Budget 2024 does account for behavioural responses to changing excise duty rates, including the impact of illicit and non-duty paid markets.
Whether her Department plans to review the business rates system for pubs.
The government is committed to delivering a fairer business rates system by levelling the playing field between the high street and online giants, better incentivising investment, tackling empty properties and supporting entrepreneurship. Any decisions on...
What steps she is taking to protect pension contributions paid into (a) NEST and (b) Government pension schemes against fraud.
This Government is committed to providing better outcomes to members of pension schemes, which includes preventing them from losing their hard-earned savings to fraud. Where there is a transfer of a pension measures are in place that give trustees of all ...