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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Mar 2017
Money Laundering: British Banks

"If these allegations are proven, particularly against a bank in which the Government own a majority stake, will my hon. Friend commit to using the full powers of the Criminal Finances Bill to clamp down on this type of money laundering, which, if proven, will be a national disgrace and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Mar 2017
Class 4 National Insurance Contributions

"I declare my interest as a self-employed solicitor. I commend the Chancellor for coming to the House today and putting forward his views about changes in self-employment. Will he join me in commending the literally thousands of people across Rossendale and Darwen who go out, start businesses, make money and …..."
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Speech in General Committees - Wed 15 Mar 2017
Draft Individual Savings Account (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2017

"As a north-west MP, the hon. Gentleman will be aware that that is particularly prevalent in the north-west of England. The Government announced in their recent White Paper on housing that they will look at it. Will he join me in welcoming the Government’s proposal to look at ways in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jan 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jan 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jan 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"Thank you, Mr Speaker. On the subject of berries, does my right hon. Friend the Chancellor share my concern that too many JAMs are becoming jam tomorrow with the ballooning of household debt? What steps will he take to stop inappropriate and irresponsible lending by credit card companies and banks …..."
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Written Question
Treasury: Staff
Tuesday 20th December 2016

Asked by: Jake Berry (Conservative - Rossendale and Darwen)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans his Department has to include worker representation on its departmental board.

Answered by Simon Kirby

I refer the Hon. Member to the oral statement on the Corporate Governance Green Paper of 29 November 2016, Official Report, Column 1408.

The green paper can be found as follows: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-review-of-corporate-governance

Written Question
Treasury: Pay
Monday 19th December 2016

Asked by: Jake Berry (Conservative - Rossendale and Darwen)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the percentage gap in earnings is between the highest-paid and lowest-paid full-time employee in his Department.

Answered by Simon Kirby

The Treasury does not publish the percentage pay gap in earnings.

However, information about current HM Treasury pay multiples is on page 67 in the Annual Report and Accounts 2015-2016 which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/533615/annual_report_and_accounts_2016_-_web.pdf

Written Question
Treasury: Pay
Monday 19th December 2016

Asked by: Jake Berry (Conservative - Rossendale and Darwen)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the percentage gap in earnings is between the pay of full-time staff in the highest pay grade in his Department and average full-time pay in that Department.

Answered by Simon Kirby

The Treasury does not publish the percentage pay gap in earnings.

However, information about current HM Treasury pay multiples is on page 67 in the Annual Report and Accounts 2015-2016 which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/533615/annual_report_and_accounts_2016_-_web.pdf

Written Question
LIBOR: Fines
Thursday 15th December 2016

Asked by: Jake Berry (Conservative - Rossendale and Darwen)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 12 December 2016 to Question 56592, on LIBOR: fines, how much the Government has collected in fines in each year since 2012; and how much of those fines has been provided to charities and related good causes in each year since 2012.

Answered by David Gauke

1. The following table outlines the LIBOR receipts and commitments to Armed Forces and Emergency Services Charities and other related good causes since 2012:

Financial Year

Receipts (£m)

Commitments (£m)1

12/13

307

462

13/14

119

14/15

36

15/16

511

145

16/17

-

3162

Total

973

923

  1. The figures above refer to grants committed, vice paid, as many grants are multi-year.
  2. This includes £200m committed by the former Prime Minister for Apprenticeships.