Supplementary information for FOI2024/05474 - meeting notes/prep for HoC debate
Dear HM Revenue and Customs,
I am writing to follow up on a recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request dated 24/2/24, your reference FOI2024/05474 regarding meetings on the Loan Charge, specifically those involving directors of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) between 8 January 2024 and 25 January 2024.
Given the response that no notes, summaries, or agendas exist for most of these meetings, I am seeking to obtain further details that would typically accompany the scheduling and coordination of such meetings. This information is crucial to understanding the preparations and discussions around the Loan Charge, a matter of significant public interest.
Please provide copies of the following:
Meeting Invitations:
Copies of all meeting invitations sent to attendees, including any directors of HMRC, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury (FST), or the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding the Loan Charge.
Attached Documents:
Any documents or files that were attached to these meeting invitations. These might include, but are not limited to, preliminary briefing notes, agendas, or discussion documents related to the Loan Charge.
Given that these meetings have been acknowledged in your previous response, it seems reasonable to presume that invitations and possibly preparatory documents were circulated to organize and inform the discussions.
I understand that under the Freedom of Information Act, I am entitled to a response within 20 working days of your receipt of this request. I appreciate your cooperation and look forward to your prompt response.
Yours faithfully,
Gary Tinker
Our ref: FOI2024/60135
Dear Gary Tinker,
Thank you for your request, which was received on 14 May.
Please remember to quote the reference number above if you need to contact
us about this request again.
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days. We will either send you the information you have asked for or let
you know why we can't.
If we can't reply by 12 June 2024, we will write to let you know the
reason and when you can expect a response.
Yours sincerely
HMRC Information Rights Unit
Dear Gary Tinker
I am writing to update you on the status of your FOI request and to
apologise for our delay in issuing a response.
In dealing with all FOI requests HMRC works to the standard set by the
independent Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), which is to deal with
at least 90% of FOI requests within 20 working days of receipt. While we
meet this target most of time, there are some cases that take longer than
20 days to process (for example, because of their complexity). Your FOI
request is one such case.
I want to assure you that we are still working on your request and aim to
provide a reply shortly.
Kind regards
HMRC Information Rights Unit
Dear Mr Tinker
We are writing in response to your request for information, received 15
May 2024.
Yours sincerely,
HMRC Information Rights Unit
Dear Information Rights Unit,
Thank you for your response to FOI, your reference FOI2024 60135.
I would like some further clarification as it appears that there are documents in scope that have not released by HMRC.
My FOI asked for
" Please provide copies of the following:
Meeting Invitations:
Copies of all meeting invitations sent to attendees, including any directors of HMRC, the
Financial Secretary to the Treasury (FST), or the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding the
Loan Charge.
Attached Documents:
Any documents or files that were attached to these meeting invitations. These might include,
but are not limited to, preliminary briefing notes, agendas, or discussion documents related
to the Loan Charge.
Given that these meetings have been acknowledged in your previous response, it seems
reasonable to presume that invitations and possibly preparatory documents were circulated
to organize and inform the discussions.”
The documents released indicate that an agenda was produced and circulated for the meeting
24/1/2024 15:00-1530 subject 'Jim FST Pre-meet on LC'
This meeting was organised by Secs , Perm (HMRC)
'I'll email through a suggested agenda'
Please provide a copy of the agenda that was emailed.
Also
There was a meeting arranged for 24/1/2024 subject 'FST Pre-Meet and Lead NED bilateral'
This meeting was organised by Secs , Perm (HMRC)
This refers to a briefing document to be shared with Jayne-Anne in advance of her meeting with the FST.
Please provide a copy of the briefing document.
Also
The meeting 24/1/2024 12:30-13:00 subject 'Loan Charge numbers'
This meeting was organised by Jonathan Athow (CS&TD)
It refers to an email 'As per Jonathan's email 23/01@08:58'
Please provide a copy of Jonathan's email . I believe that this is Jonathan Smith's email.
Yours sincerely,
Gary Tinker
Our ref: FOI2024/94534
Dear Mr Tinker,
Thank you for your request, which was received on 15 July.
Please remember to quote the reference number above if you need to contact
us about this request again.
We aim to respond to all freedom of information requests within 20 working
days. We will either send you the information you have asked for or let
you know why we can't.
If we can't reply by 13 August 2024, we will write to let you know the
reason and when you can expect a response.
Yours sincerely
HMRC Information Rights Unit
Dear Mr Tinker,
We are writing in response to your request for information, received 15
July.
Yours sincerely,
HMRC Information Rights Unit
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