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HANSARDFinance Bill (Tenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Seventh sitting)The Opposition welcome the measures implemented by these clauses to minimise the scope of continuing avoidance of stamp duties by extending the stamp duty and stamp duty reserve…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Eighth sitting)The Opposition have considerable sympathy with the hon. Lady’s arguments and the amendments tabled by the SNP. We have many concerns about clause 94, which seems buried, given…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Seventh sitting)It is a pleasure to see you back in the Chair, Mr Rosindell. We regard the measure as a welcome imposition to provide for a fairer tax system. HMRC figures indicate that the…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Seventh sitting)The Opposition welcome the provision. As the Minister says, it is a very important measure. Exempting from inheritance tax compensation payments made to the survivors of the…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Seventh sitting)I raised these points in an earlier debate, but I will do so again so that the Minister can respond. On clause 77, the Chartered Institute of Taxation points out that there are a…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Sixth sitting)We have no substantial issue with these clauses, and obviously we welcome the inclusion of an anti-avoidance provision. As has been evident throughout the course of the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Sixth sitting)We have no real issue with the clauses, as they are understandable in the context of the overall measures proposed. I will draw the Minister’s attention to some technical concerns…11 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Sixth sitting)These clauses are technical in nature and we have no questions to ask of the Minister.11 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Sixth sitting)Once again, these clauses are technical in nature, and we have no further comments for the Minister in this area. Question put and agreed to. Clause 60 accordingly ordered to…11 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 7, in clause 70, page 53, line 8, leave out “before the end of 2025” and insert “within a year of Royal Assent and annually thereafter” This amendment…11 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Sixth sitting)Clause 70 would require the Treasury to conduct a review of the digital services tax before the end of 2025. Our amendment 7 would require a report to be provided annually. It has…11 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Sixth sitting)I would like to press amendment 7 to a vote. Question put, That the amendment be made.11 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Fifth sitting)It a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Rosindell. Like the Minister, I will use this opportunity to lay out our broad views and concerns about the operation of the digital…11 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Fifth sitting)We like to be thorough.11 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Fifth sitting)My hon. Friend makes an important point. That is one of many concerns raised by stakeholders, and an issue that I will be raising further with the Financial Secretary during the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Fifth sitting)As the Minister said, we have discussed at length the broader implications and the necessary measures set out in the clauses, but I have some technical issues relating to them. On…11 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Third sitting)The objectives behind the clause seem well intentioned, but the Minister will no doubt be aware of the severe impact of covid-19 on the housing market, as referenced by many…09 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Third sitting)I begin by acknowledging that the action on the relief is welcome, even if we believe it is overdue and could go further. The Minister might be familiar with the Resolution…09 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Third sitting)It is a pleasure to welcome you back to the Chair this morning, Mr Rosindell. The Opposition welcome the Government’s efforts to resolve the issue. Hon. Members will know that the…09 Jun 2020