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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to Answer of 10 July 2026 to Question 14818, how much of HMRC's 2025 tax debt balance of £42.8 billion has been paid back.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to Answer of 10 July 2026 to Question 14818, how much of HMRC's 2025 tax debt balance of £42.8 billion has been paid back.
HMRC publishes information on the total amount of tax debt owed. Information on what proportion of a tax debt balance at a particular date is subsequently paid could only be provided at disproportionate cost. In 25-26, HMRC collected around £83 billion in tax debt.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to ensure an orderly implementation of Making Tax Digital for people due to join between April 2027 and April 2028.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to ensure an orderly implementation of Making Tax Digital for people due to join between April 2027 and April 2028.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is being introduced gradually, with taxpayers joining in phases according to their level of qualifying income.
The phased approach enables HMRC to build on experience from each stage of implementation before additional groups are brought into the regime.
HMRC is actively supporting this transition through a marketing campaign targeted at unrepresented customers, supported by intensive multi-channel engagement and communications with taxpayers, agents, representative bodies and software developers and targeted guidance to help those affected prepare.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has considered options for replacing Stamp Duty Land Tax with an alternative that creates fewer disincentives to move home.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has considered options for replacing Stamp Duty Land Tax with an alternative that creates fewer disincentives to move home.
The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events, and does not routinely comment on proposals.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will review the structure of Stamp Duty Land Tax to support mobility throughout the housing market.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will review the structure of Stamp Duty Land Tax to support mobility throughout the housing market.
The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events, and does not routinely comment on proposals.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reducing Stamp Duty Land Tax on residential property transactions on the economy.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reducing Stamp Duty Land Tax on residential property transactions on the economy.
The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events, and does not routinely comment on proposals.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to review VAT on school uniforms.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to review VAT on school uniforms.
The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events, and does not routinely comment on proposals.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the press release entitled Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters, published on 9 September 2026, what the estimated cost is of establishing and operating the new rent determination service within the Valuation Office.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the press release entitled Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters, published on 9 September 2026, what the estimated cost is of establishing and operating the new rent determination service within the Valuation Office.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the press release entitled Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters, published on 9 September 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the new rent determination service on landlords' ability to increase rents to reflect changes...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the press release entitled Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters, published on 9 September 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the new rent determination service on landlords' ability to increase rents to reflect changes...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the press release entitled Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters, published on 9 September 2026, what estimate he has made of the expected average time taken by the Valuation Office to determine a challenge to a rent increase.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the press release entitled Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters, published on 9 September 2026, what estimate he has made of the expected average time taken by the Valuation Office to determine a challenge to a rent increase.
We are working across Government to agree the detailed design of this service, which will provide faster and simpler resolutions of rent disputes.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 10 September 2026 to question UIN 27117, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of further international co-ordination on Public Country by Country Reporting.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 10 September 2026 to question UIN 27117, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of further international co-ordination on Public Country by Country Reporting.
I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given on 10 September 2026 to Question UIN 27117.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues and international counterparts on the potential merits of introducing an additional tax on high-polluting corporations to fund the tackling of pollution caused by such companies.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues and international counterparts on the potential merits of introducing an additional tax on high-polluting corporations to fund the tackling of pollution caused by such companies.
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) is our key lever to ensure those companies who are responsible for carbon emissions pay for them.
Introduced in January 2021, the UK ETS covers 25% of UK emissions across the power sector, energy-intensive industry, domestic and UK–EEA flights, and domestic maritime.
Revenues from the scheme accrue to the consolidated fund and support spending on government priorities, which includes net zero objectives.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of HMRC Valuation Office's performance in conducting timely revaluations of domestic properties where improvements have been made in England; and what assessment he has made with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of HMRC Valuation Office's performance in conducting timely revaluations of domestic properties where improvements have been made in England; and what assessment he has made with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local...
The Valuation Office is working towards its target of clearing 90% of Council Tax Maintenance cases within 90 working days by March 2027.
A new case management system has been implemented to help improve the timelines of domestic property cases.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the average administrative compliance costs incurred by a business when transitioning across the VAT registration threshold.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the average administrative compliance costs incurred by a business when transitioning across the VAT registration threshold.
The Government set out the impacts, including administrative impacts, of specific policies in the Tax Impact and Info notes which are published alongside tax policy changes at each Budget.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the fiscal effectiveness of land value taxation mechanisms in disincentivising the holding of undeveloped commercial sites.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the fiscal effectiveness of land value taxation mechanisms in disincentivising the holding of undeveloped commercial sites.
The Chancellor takes decisions on tax at fiscal events and does not routinely comment on proposals.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is the current average wait time for processing public requests at the Valuation Office Agency.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is the current average wait time for processing public requests at the Valuation Office Agency.
The current average wait time for the resolution of a Council Tax Formal band challenge is 2.7 months.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his policy is on exit taxes on (a) individuals and (b) companies which relocate out of the United Kingdom.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his policy is on exit taxes on (a) individuals and (b) companies which relocate out of the United Kingdom.
The Chancellor makes decision on tax policy at fiscal events.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what are the average waiting time for processing public requests at the Valuation Office Agency each year since 2015.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what are the average waiting time for processing public requests at the Valuation Office Agency each year since 2015.
The current average wait time for the resolution of a Council Tax Formal band challenge is 2.7 months.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to HMRC Research Programme: Updated July 2026, published in August 2026, entry: Tax Reliefs, Ref: 2324TRE04, Evaluation of tax reliefs intended to support house building, which organisation is undertaking the research, what are the terms of reference, and what is the...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to HMRC Research Programme: Updated July 2026, published in August 2026, entry: Tax Reliefs, Ref: 2324TRE04, Evaluation of tax reliefs intended to support house building, which organisation is undertaking the research, what are the terms of reference, and what is the...
This evaluation examines tax reliefs relevant to housebuilding. It aims to:
- Assess stakeholders’ awareness and understanding of the reliefs.
- Understand how and when the tax reliefs are considered during the development process.
- Explore the reliefs’ influence on project viability and housing supply.
Following a competitive tendering exercise, the contract to conduct this research project was awarded to Verian. A report on the findings will be published in due course.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason Vehicle Excise Duty for motorcycles is calculated on engine size rather than vehicle weight; and if he will make it his policy to commission a review of motorcycle VED.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason Vehicle Excise Duty for motorcycles is calculated on engine size rather than vehicle weight; and if he will make it his policy to commission a review of motorcycle VED.
Vehicle Excise Duty for motorcycles is currently based on engine size. There are four engine size ranges, with the lowest rate applying to zero emission motorcycles and the smallest engines sized 150cc or less (currently £27 per year), and the highest rate applying to engines sized 600cc and above (currently £125 per year).
Historically, engine capacity-based rates have offered the most practical and easy-to-understand way to reflect the respective emissions levels of motorcycles. The Government annually reviews the rates and thresholds of taxes and reliefs to ensure that they are appropriate and reflect the current state of the economy. The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 9 June 2026, to Question 5344, on Council Tax: Surcharges, whether the powers of officers appointed by the Commissioners of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to undertake valuations for the new council tax surcharge will use the Local...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 9 June 2026, to Question 5344, on Council Tax: Surcharges, whether the powers of officers appointed by the Commissioners of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to undertake valuations for the new council tax surcharge will use the Local...
The High Value Council Tax Surcharge will be legislated for in Finance Bill 2026 and subject to Parliamentary approval in the normal way.