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Adoption and Permanence, Autism, Carers, Christians in Parliament, Environment, Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Housing and Care for Older People, Internet, Communications and Technology, Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention, University, Long Covid, Maternity8 Former APPG Officer Positions
Alcohol Harm, Film and Broader Screen, Future Generations, Global Health, Intensive Care, Lipoedema, Mental Health, Vascular and Venous DiseaseDivision Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
(15 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(20 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
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(2 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(3,236 words contributed)
(772 words contributed)
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(67 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Baroness Watkins of Tavistock, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Baroness Watkins of Tavistock has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Baroness Watkins of Tavistock has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 1 Written Question
(View all written questions)The Rent a Room Scheme has been a feature of the income tax system since 1992.The current threshold provides an income tax exemption on income of up to £7,500 for individuals who let furnished accommodation in their only or main residence. This reduces and simplifies the tax and administration burden for those affected and has taken some taxpayers out of self-assessment entirely.
At present, the Government believes that the Rent a Room Scheme threshold is set at an appropriate level.
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)