Business: Direct Debits
Commons · Question 15995 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Wendy Morton
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 wheth
Answer
Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 14 Jul 2026
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...