Written Question
Friday 29th April 2016
Asked by:
Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham Yardley)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what he expects the take-up rate of tax-free childcare to be.
Answered by Damian Hinds
Tax-Free Childcare is being designed to be as straightforward as possible for parents. It will be quick and easy to apply online for the vast majority who are able to do so. However, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs will ensure that assistance is provided to families who cannot access the internet so that they do not miss out on the support available via Tax-Free Childcare.
Once the scheme is fully open, we estimate that up to 1 million families may take up the scheme in ‘steady state’.
The Tax-Free Childcare system will be extensively tested before the scheme is launched.
Written Question
Friday 29th April 2016
Asked by:
Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham Yardley)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what support the Government plans to provide to working parents who wish to claim tax-free childcare but who are unable to access the internet; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Damian Hinds
Tax-Free Childcare is being designed to be as straightforward as possible for parents. It will be quick and easy to apply online for the vast majority who are able to do so. However, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs will ensure that assistance is provided to families who cannot access the internet so that they do not miss out on the support available via Tax-Free Childcare.
Once the scheme is fully open, we estimate that up to 1 million families may take up the scheme in ‘steady state’.
The Tax-Free Childcare system will be extensively tested before the scheme is launched.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Nov 2015
Spending Review and Autumn Statement
"I very much welcome the Chancellor’s announcement about how the tax that I pay on my sanitary products will now be spent on women’s health charities. Will any of that money be spent on domestic and sexual violence charities? Will it be better spent than the money he announced in …..."Jess Phillips - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 26 Oct 2015
Finance Bill
"I wonder whether the hon. Gentleman recognises all the good things the European Union has done for women. As somebody who has had to suffer periods and pay this unfair tax, I was also afforded maternity rights that I would never have had if it had not been for some …..."Jess Phillips - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 26 Oct 2015
Finance Bill
"I feel the need to make all sorts of declarations of interest in this debate, having used sanitary products pretty much all my life.
I wish to pay credit to a number of women who have brought this subject to the House over the years. Without women in this place, …..."Jess Phillips - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 26 Oct 2015
Finance Bill
"I totally agree. When you have no money left, having fed your kids and paid your bills, the cost of a product such as Tampax is a real issue for people.
Let me be clear: tampons and sanitary towels are essential, and everyone in the House knows it. I will …..."Jess Phillips - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Oct 2015
Tax Credits
"I rise to beg Members on the Government Benches to think very hard about how they vote tonight. When I say that I am begging, I mean it. I am begging for 24,000 children in Birmingham, Yardley who will be hit by this change. By way of comparison, I did …..."Jess Phillips - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Oct 2015
Tax Credits
"rose—..."Jess Phillips - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Oct 2015
Tax Credits
"Will the Minister give way?..."Jess Phillips - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 13 Oct 2015
Welfare Reform and Work Bill (Seventh sitting)
"Yes, I do; I just want to point out that people who are on tax credits are in work. They are taxpayers, and they are therefore paying that bill. The Minister should not pitch two sets of people against each other. He should recognise that people who get tax credits …..."Jess Phillips - View Speech
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