David Drew: HMT: All Documents

Written Question

Working Tax Credit

Wednesday 20th February 2019

Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will publish the protocol used to determine whether an individual was investigated for an inappropriate claim for working tax credits (a) directly by the Department or (b) by an external agency.

Answered by Elizabeth Truss

HMRC guidance is available at https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/claimant-compliance-manual.

No checks have been carried out by external agencies since November 2016 when HMRC and Concentrix agreed to exit the contract with immediate effect.

Written Question

VAT: Electronic Government

Tuesday 19th February 2019

Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the requirement for people filing VAT returns under Making Things Digital to use a private company's software, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of the contract for that software; and what assessment he has made of the potential risk of data breach.

Answered by Mel Stride - Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

HMRC has not made contracts or paid software developers for the provision of Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible software.

However, software developers intending to develop MTD compatible software must comply with HMRC’s Terms of Use, which set out strict requirements they must meet, including in terms of cyber-security and the security, storage, management and processing of customer data. HMRC monitors data sent to its systems for fraud prevention, and to ensure that customer data is safe. The Terms of Use are available here:

https://developer.service.hmrc.gov.uk/api-documentation/docs/terms-of-use.

Speech in General Committees - Tue 19 Feb 2019
Draft Import of and Trade in Animals and Animal products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 Draft Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Speech Link

View all David Drew (LAB - Stroud) contributions to the debate on: Draft Import of and Trade in Animals and Animal products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 Draft Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Written Question

Help to Save Scheme

Monday 18th February 2019

Asked by: David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to improve publicity of the Help to Save scheme.

Answered by John Glen - Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office

HMRC is promoting Help to Save to potential customers through established channels including the Tax Credit digital service, HMRC helplines, Jobcentres, and HMRC App. Initial research suggested that this is the most appropriate way of reaching the eligible population.

HMRC has publicised the scheme through social media and had positive coverage in national, regional and consumer media. HMRC is also engaged with local authorities and housing associations nationwide, along with a wider national stakeholder network including Citizens Advice and the Money Advice Service.

HMRC is currently sending out text messages with details of the scheme to potentially eligible customers who have yet to open an account. Plans are also in place to send letters to individuals who may be eligible for the scheme.

HMRC has also developed new relationships with organisations offering salary deduction services to major UK employers, allowing employees to sign up to the scheme while making savings easier through automatic deductions.

HMRC will continue to review how best to maximise take-up, and is increasing its understanding of customer interest and behaviour throughout these early stages of the scheme.

Speech in General Committees - Tue 05 Feb 2019
Draft Farriers and Animal Health (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 Draft Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Speech Link

View all David Drew (LAB - Stroud) contributions to the debate on: Draft Farriers and Animal Health (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 Draft Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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