questionText: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made of the impact of mandatory Direct Debit payments on (a) businesses without access to mainstream banking services, (b) rural businesses and (c) financially excluded businesses; and whether her Department has consulted (i) the Financial Conduct Authority and (ii) banking providers.
answerText: The government is consulting on proposals to require payment of VAT and PAYE return liabilities by Direct Debit.No decisions have been taken on the design of any future compliance or enforcement framework. The consultation seeks views on a range of issues...
heading: Business: Direct Debits