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Written Question
Hospitality Industry: VAT
Thursday 19th November 2020

Asked by: Judith Cummins (Labour - Bradford South)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has had discussions on extending the reduction in VAT for the hospitality sector until March 2021 to hair, beauty, spa and wellness services.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

The temporary reduced rate of VAT was introduced on 15 July to support the cash flow and viability of over 150,000 businesses and protect 2.4 million jobs in the hospitality and tourism sectors, and will run until 31 March 2021. This relief comes at a significant cost to the Exchequer, and there are currently no plans to extend the scope to include other sectors.

The Government has announced a significant support package to help businesses through the winter months, which includes an extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, an extension of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant, and an extension of the application window for the government-backed loan schemes.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 11 Nov 2020
North of England: Economic Support

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) for securing this extremely timely and important debate.

Even before the covid-19 crisis, the UK economy was fundamentally unbalanced. As the Institute for Public Policy Research North …..."
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Written Question
Protective Clothing: VAT
Monday 2nd November 2020

Asked by: Judith Cummins (Labour - Bradford South)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will extend the VAT reduction for personal protective equipment beyond 31 October 2020.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

The temporary zero rate of VAT on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was an extraordinary measure to help affected sectors (such as hospitals and care homes) during the initial shock of the COVID-19 pandemic and when the global supply of PPE did not meet demand. The zero rate applies to PPE that meets the standard set out in the guidance from Public Health England (PHE).

This measure will come to an end on 31 October (as legislated), as new measures introduced by the Government will ensure supply of COVID-19 related PPE to affected sectors from 1 November. Face coverings that do not meet the standard set by PHE should not be affected by the temporary zero rate coming to an end.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Oct 2020
Areas with Additional Public Health Restrictions: Economic Support

"With the Health Secretary reportedly considering further restrictions on hospitality in areas of local restrictions and with 19,000 people in Bradford still on the furlough scheme that comes to an end in just 25 days, will the Treasury bring in a local furlough scheme to save those very viable jobs, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 07 Jul 2020
Coronavirus: Job-Support Schemes

"In this debate on the HMRC estimates, I will focus on the potential economic effect of local lockdowns and the need for a flexible local furlough scheme and wider economic support for affected areas. As has been widely reported, Bradford has had a higher than average rate of infection in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 01 Jul 2020
Finance Bill

"I have 40 seconds. Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker!

I want to comment on two things. The first is the beauty, aesthetic and wellbeing industry, which is far wider than the nail bars that the Prime Minister has flippantly referred to. It is a sector that contributes a hugely significant …..."
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Written Question
Treasury: Public Opinion
Tuesday 30th June 2020

Asked by: Judith Cummins (Labour - Bradford South)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much his Department spent on (a) opinion polling and (b) focus groups in each month since January 2019.

Answered by Kemi Badenoch - Leader of HM Official Opposition

HM Treasury has spent the below on (a) opinion polling in the periods under question:

September 2019

November 2019

May 2020

June 2020

Total

£3,000

£2,400

£13,188

£6,828

£25,416

The recent increase was partially to help understand public perceptions in order to inform the government’s response to the pandemic in the Spring Budget.

HM Treasury has spent no amounts on focus groups in the periods under question.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 12 May 2020
Covid-19: Economic Package

"Has the Treasury made an assessment of how many employers are currently topping up the wages of furloughed workers to full pay? If the Government reduce the amount they are contributing, many employers may struggle to top up wages. What will the Government do if employers cannot top up wages?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 Feb 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"Reports over the weekend that the Bradford city centre stop is to be dropped from the Northern Powerhouse Rail route are extremely concerning. Given the importance of NPR to any improved transport infrastructure, can the Minister confirm here today that the Government’s preferred route still includes Bradford?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 May 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"T6. The Government’s Social Mobility Commission recently stated that social mobility in the UK has stagnated over the last four years. One of its key recommendations is that the Government should significantly increase funding for further education in the upcoming spending review. Given that Bradford College plans to cut 131 …..."
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