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Smuggling
Bob Spink: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the (a) mode, (b) median and (c) mean proportion by which goods confiscated from vehicles seized on entry to the UK exceeded permitted allowances was in the last 12 month period for which figures are available. [191278]
Jane Kennedy: Centrally held records do not provide the breakdown required.
Suicide: Peterborough
Mr. Stewart Jackson: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many suicides there were in Peterborough constituency in each of the last 10 years, broken down by (a) age, (b) sex and (c) ethnic origin. [190008]
Angela Eagle: The information requested falls within the responsibility of the National Statistician, who has been asked to reply.
Letter from Karen Dunnell, dated 4 March 2008:
As National Statistician, I have been asked to reply to your recent question asking how many suicides there were in Peterborough constituency in each of the last 10 years, broken down by (a) age, (b) sex, and (c) ethnic origin. (190008)
The tables attached provide the number of deaths where suicide was the underlying cause of death, by (a) age and (b) sex in Peterborough constituency, for 1997 to 2006 (the latest year available). Figures on suicides by ethnic group are not available, as ethnicity is not recorded at death registration.
| Table 1: Number of deaths where suicide was the underlying cause of death, Peterborough constituency( 1) , by age-group( 2) ,1997-2006( 3) | |||
| Deaths (persons) | |||
| Age group | |||
| 15-44 | 45-74 | 75+ | |
| (1) Suicide was defined using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) codes E950-E959 and E980-E989, excluding E988.8 for the year 2000, and the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) codes X60-X84 and Y10-Y34, excluding Y33.9 (where the Coroner's verdict was pending) for the years 2001 to 2006. (2) Suicide and undetermined intent deaths have not been included for children under the age of 15 years. (3) Figures are for deaths registered in each calendar year. | |||
| Table 2: Number of deaths where suicide was the underlying cause of death, Peterborough constituency( 1) , ( 2) by sex, 1997-2006( 3) | ||
| Deaths (persons) | ||
| Male | Female | |
| (1 )Suicide was defined using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) codes E950-E959 and E980-E989, excluding E988.8 for the years 1997 to 2000, and the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) codes X60-X84 and Y10-Y34, excluding Y33.9 (where the Coroner's verdict was pending) for the years 2001 to 2006. (2 )Suicide and undetermined intent deaths have not been included for children under the age of 15 years. (3 )Figures are for deaths registered in each calendar year. | ||
Taxation and Income
Dan Rogerson: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people in each parliamentary constituency in (a) Cornwall and (b) inner London declared an income of (i) between £5,645 and £16,505 and (ii) over £39,400 for tax purposes in the most recent 12 month period for which figures are available. [191535]
Angela Eagle: The number of individual income taxpayers by constituency can be found in table 3.15 "Income and tax by Parliamentary Constituency" on HM Revenue and Customs' website.
Estimates are based on the Survey of Personal Incomes, of which 2005-06 is the latest available.
A breakdown by level of income at constituency level is not readily available. Sample sizes at constituency level are small and estimates can demonstrate a large variability from year to year, therefore any inference from the information in table 3.15 should take into account the confidence intervals in table 3.15a "Income and tax by Parliamentary Constituency, Confidence Intervals".
Taxation: Alcoholic Drinks
Peter Bottomley: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make taxation of alcoholic products proportionate to the amount of alcohol in the product. [191291]
Angela Eagle: Decisions on the appropriate levels of excise duty are made on a Budget-by-Budget basis, taking into account all relevant factors. These include the particular circumstances of the industry concerned and the Government’s spending priorities.
Taxation: Domicile
Mr. Swire: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many members of (a) the House of Commons and (b) the House of Lords are registered as non-domiciled for tax purposes. [191498]
Jane Kennedy: HMRC are under a statutory duty not to disclose the tax affairs of individuals.
Taxation: Pay
Chris Huhne: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the maximum weekly amount of cash is that an employee may receive from his or her employer for expenses undertaken in the course of their duties, but without provision of receipts proving that the payments were so undertaken, before HM Revenue and Customs treats the payment as taxable; and whether there are any exceptions to this rule. [191047]
Jane Kennedy: There are no set financial limits governing the provision of receipts to show that expenditure qualifies for tax relief. However, HMRC would expect employees to be able to provide appropriate evidence that they have incurred allowable expenditure.
Taxation: Personal Records
Mr. Gummer: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the policy of his Department is in relation to people suspected of the theft of information about taxpayers from the Government. [191423]
Jane Kennedy: HMRC takes the security and confidentiality of all information it holds in connection with its functions extremely seriously.
If HMRC were to become aware of an alleged theft of information about taxpayers the Commissioners would investigate the matter in conjunction with the relevant authorities.
Taxation: Second Homes
Jim Cousins: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the effect on Exchequer revenue in 2007-08 of cancellation of the benefit in kind rule on company-owned second homes abroad; and whether any repayments have been made of tax previously collected under this rule. [191630]
Jane Kennedy: The estimated effect on Exchequer revenue in 2007-08 of cancellation of the benefit in kind charge on company-owned second homes abroad is negligible. No repayments have been made of tax previously collected under this rule.
Taxation: Trade Unions
Mr. Maude: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether trades union subscriptions paid through payroll-giving are deducted from (a) pre-tax or (b) post-tax income under HM Revenue and Customs rules. [191090]
Jane Kennedy: Trade union subscriptions paid from salary are deducted from post-tax income unless they relate to one of the organisations for which tax relief on fees paid to them can be claimed under section 344 Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003. Where tax relief is due it is normally given through the employee’s tax code.
VAT: Bingo
Lorely Burt: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much was paid by the licensed bingo industry in value-added tax in 2007. [190550]
Jane Kennedy: HM Revenue and Customs does not collect data on the amount of VAT paid on individual goods and services.
VAT: Sunscreens
Bob Spink: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will reclassify suncare products as essential healthcare items for value-added tax purposes; and if he will make a statement. [190507]
Jane Kennedy: The VAT treatment of suncare products is no different from the VAT treatment of other healthcare products. VAT is not charged on certain healthcare and suncare products when dispensed by a pharmacist on the prescription of a registered doctor. When otherwise supplied by retail sale they are chargeable with VAT at the standard rate.
Wealth
Mr. Dai Davies: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will commission research to determine the extent to which wealth created over the last 10 years is sustainable. [190951]
Jane Kennedy:
The Government carries out and commissions research on a range of wealth and related issues. Examples include HM Revenue and Customs National Statistics on Personal Wealth and the
Department for Work and Pensions Family Resources Survey. The Wealth and Assets Survey, to be published by the Office for National Statistics in 2009, will also enhance understanding of the accumulation and distribution of wealth across Great Britain. Interim findings from this survey were published in January 2008.
Welfare Tax Credits: Internet
James Brokenshire: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to re-establish the tax credits website. [190338]
Jane Kennedy: The tax credits e-portal will be reopened only when the necessary security checks are in place. HMRC is developing an identity authentication service to provide the capability to securely transact with customers.
Wines
Mr. Hoban: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much his Department has spent on wine in each of the last three years. [189109]
Angela Eagle: Spending on wine is not separately identified within our accounting system so cannot be disaggregated from official. Entertainment spending without incurring disproportionate costs. For details of official entertainment spending I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the then Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Healey) on 15 May 2007, Official Report, column 689W, to the hon. Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell).
Winter Fuel Payments
Mr. Crausby: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give consideration to increasing the winter fuel allowance for pensioners in preparing for the forthcoming Budget. [190693]
Angela Eagle: The Government keeps all tax rates and benefit payments under review as part of the Budget process.
Culture, Media and Sport
Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse
Mr. Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps the Government has taken to tackle binge drinking while protecting consumer rights. [190539]
Mr. Sutcliffe [holding answer 29 February 2008]: The Licensing Act 2003, which came into effect in November 2005, aimed to provide a balanced package of freedoms and safeguards. It has an important role in the prevention of crime and disorder and public nuisance perpetrated by a minority while giving the responsible majority more freedom and choice about how they spend their leisure time.
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