To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the announcement in the 2016 Budget that HM Treasury would provide up to £285 million to enable a quarter of secondary schools to extend the school day, (a) how much and (b) to which schools was this funding allocated.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the announcement in the 2016 Budget that HM Treasury would provide up to £285 million to enable a quarter of secondary schools to extend the school day, (a) how much and (b) to which schools was this funding allocated.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what effect the freeze in whisky excise duty in 2016 had on Government revenues.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what effect the freeze in whisky excise duty in 2016 had on Government revenues.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 40 of the Budget 2016, and line v of table 2.2 of the Spring Budget 2017, for what reasons the predicted increase in tax under that measure has decreased from £265 million in the Budget 2016 document...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 40 of the Budget 2016, and line v of table 2.2 of the Spring Budget 2017, for what reasons the predicted increase in tax under that measure has decreased from £265 million in the Budget 2016 document...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 46 of the Budget 2016, whether that measure has been incorporated in the Spring Budget 2017 document as line p in table 2.2 of that document.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 46 of the Budget 2016, whether that measure has been incorporated in the Spring Budget 2017 document as line p in table 2.2 of that document.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.2, line j of the Budget 2016, how much additional corporation tax was raised in 2016-17 from retaining the diesel supplement for company car tax until 2021; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.2, line j of the Budget 2016, how much additional corporation tax was raised in 2016-17 from retaining the diesel supplement for company car tax until 2021; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 21 of the Budget 2016, how much additional corporation tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 21 of the Budget 2016, how much additional corporation tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 20 of the Budget 2016, how much additional corporation tax was raised in 2016-17 from withholding tax on royalties; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 20 of the Budget 2016, how much additional corporation tax was raised in 2016-17 from withholding tax on royalties; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 23 of the Budget 2016, how much additional corporation tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 23 of the Budget 2016, how much additional corporation tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.2, line d of the Budget 2016, how much additional stamp duty was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.2, line d of the Budget 2016, how much additional stamp duty was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 44 of the Budget 2016, how much additional tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in that...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 44 of the Budget 2016, how much additional tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in that...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 43 of the Budget 2016, how much additional tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in that...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 43 of the Budget 2016, how much additional tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in that...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 41 of the Budget 2016, how much additional tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in that...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 41 of the Budget 2016, how much additional tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in that...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 47 of the Budget 2016, how much additional VAT was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in that...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 47 of the Budget 2016, how much additional VAT was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in that...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 39 of the Budget 2016, how much additional tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in that...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to table 2.1, line 39 of the Budget 2016, how much additional tax was raised in 2016-17 under that measure; and what estimate he has made of the change to the 2017-18 tax level against the baseline projection contained in that...

This House of Commons Library briefing paper looks at controversial proposals put forward at the March 2016 Budget to change the criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The proposals were subsequently abandoned and the Government said it would not be seeking to make alternative offsetting savings, or further savings from the welfare budget not already legislated for.

This House of Commons Library briefing paper looks at controversial proposals put forward at the March 2016 Budget to change the criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The proposals were subsequently abandoned and the Government said it would not be seeking to make alternative offsetting savings, or further savings from...

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an estimate of the cost to East Sussex County Council of changes to business rate retention consequent to changes announced in Budget 2016; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an estimate of the cost to East Sussex County Council of changes to business rate retention consequent to changes announced in Budget 2016; and if he will make a statement.

My Lords, it is a pleasure to participate in the debate and to compliment and reflect on Lord Peston’s life. He was a very wise and charitable mentor to me. When I assumed the chairmanship of the Treasury Committee, he invited me to lunch. I remember his words very well....

My Lords, it is a pleasure to participate in the debate and to compliment and reflect on Lord Peston’s life. He was a very wise and charitable mentor to me. When I assumed the chairmanship of the Treasury Committee, he invited me to lunch. I remember his words very well....

My Lords, it is an honour for me to lead this debate today on the economy and our prospects. Let me add that I am glad to see that the topic of economics is as stimulating as always. The purpose of this debate is partially to give noble Lords an...

My Lords, it is an honour for me to lead this debate today on the economy and our prospects. Let me add that I am glad to see that the topic of economics is as stimulating as always. The purpose of this debate is partially to give noble Lords an...

My Lords, I could spend a lot of time specifically wading into this question. I will reflect on other comments I hear and try to incorporate them in my closing comments. In our transparent and clear fiscal policy framework we have committed to a path for all sorts of areas...

My Lords, I could spend a lot of time specifically wading into this question. I will reflect on other comments I hear and try to incorporate them in my closing comments. In our transparent and clear fiscal policy framework we have committed to a path for all sorts of areas...