Written Question
Tuesday 16th June 2020
Asked by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to provide financial support to self-employed people who are ineligible for the (a) Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and (b) Self-Employment Income Support Scheme and who cannot access (i) universal credit and (ii) self-employment income support.
Answered by Jesse Norman
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Self-employed individuals who are ineligible for the Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), may be able to benefit from the other elements of the unprecedented financial support provided by the Government. This package includes Bounce Back loans, tax deferrals, rental support,?mortgage holidays, and other business support grants.
Written Question
Friday 27th March 2020
Asked by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to include medical premises such as dental practices in the (a) business rate relief and (b) loan and grant scheme that has been announced to tackle the economic effect of covid-19.
Answered by Jesse Norman
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
At present properties providing medical services, including dental practices, are not eligible for the business rates Expanded Retail Discount.
Information on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, which launched on Monday 23 March, is available on the British Business Bank’s website. Medical premises may be eligible for small business grant funding of £10,000 where the property is eligible for small business rate relief.
The Government stands ready to provide further financial support to businesses and individuals as necessary.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2020
Financial and Social Emergency Support Package
"We parliamentarians are assembled in this Chamber facing a crisis that none of our predecessors faced, because the crisis that we are dealing with is invisible. I have listened very carefully to the proceedings from the start of the House’s sitting this morning, and it is obvious that Members of …..."David Amess - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2020
Financial and Social Emergency Support Package
"If there had been an opportunity, I would have mentioned that tomorrow, but I have decided that, in these unique times, it is best that I not mention that Southend should become a city. However, when we overcome this crisis, I will never forget that the Leader of the Opposition …..."David Amess - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Jan 2020
Motorhomes and Vehicle Excise Duty
"Order. I call the Minister...."David Amess - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Jan 2020
Motorhomes and Vehicle Excise Duty
"Order. I sense that there is some confusion about this debate. It is a half-hour debate. The sponsor of the motion speaks and then the Minister replies. It is for other Members to intervene. Unless permission is obtained, the debate is not for other Members to make separate speeches. There …..."David Amess - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jul 2019
Summer Adjournment
"Before the House adjourns for the summer recess, there are a number of points I wish to make. It is really good to see so many colleagues recognising that this is such a valuable debate.
The all-party parliamentary fire safety and rescue group will not shut up until sprinklers are …..."David Amess - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jul 2019
Summer Adjournment
"Yes, but I just want to point out that the clock has not stopped. Okay—it has now...."David Amess - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jul 2019
Summer Adjournment
"You are too generous, Mr Speaker. I did not want to deprive other colleagues of their time, but I thank the hon. Member for Barrow and Furness (John Woodcock) for making that point.
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Written Question
Tuesday 16th July 2019
Asked by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of checks undertaken to guarantee the accuracy of the payment of monies greater than £10,000 by HMRC to private citizens.
Answered by Jesse Norman
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
HMRC take care to ensure the accuracy of their payments to all their customers. Managers also make sure standards are set before an activity takes place and then conduct checks afterwards to ensure payments processes are properly designed and operating as intended.
Finally, independent assurance over HMRC’s processes including payments is obtained from Internal Audit, the Audit & Risk Committee and the National Audit Office as part of the third line of defence.