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HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillOne way we are seeking to support everyday working people and families across the country is by making the decisions—many of them have been opposed by the Opposition, I must…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI thank the right hon. Member for giving me time to top up my glass of water—and for his intervention. The Government have been very clear in our approach since we took office. We…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillIt is a pleasure to open this first day of Committee debate on the Finance (No. 2) Bill. This was set to be the biggest economic moment of the day, but my moment in the limelight…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI will happily give way to my hon. Friend.12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI thank Members across the Committee, particularly those on the Labour Benches, for their contributions today. I believe that other things going on in the Palace today have drawn…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention, which gives me a chance to repeat clearly that these changes are a 2 percentage point increase. The tax rates will increase from 20%…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural Fuel Duty ReliefI am always glad to take interventions. The hon. Member’s point is noted and I acknowledge his request. I ask Members to get in touch if they believe that an area meets the…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural Fuel Duty ReliefThat is not something that we are actively considering. That said, the details of the eVED scheme are to be consulted on in detail. We are still a number of years from its…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural Fuel Duty ReliefOther Members, including the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), have asked the same question; I was going to come on to it, but I will happily do so now. As a Department,…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural Fuel Duty ReliefI note, as I am sure others in the Chamber will, just how forensic is the hon. Member’s understanding of some of the small businesses in his constituency. That is to be very much…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural Fuel Duty ReliefIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I am grateful to the hon. Member for North Devon (Ian Roome) for securing this debate and speaking so passionately in…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural Fuel Duty ReliefI will happily do so, although I am sure that hon. Members would like me to make some progress, too.07 Jan 2026HANSARDGlobal Minimum Tax SystemThe UK has reached agreement with more than 140 members of the G20-OECD inclusive framework on a package of reforms to the pillar 2 global minimum tax system. The reforms deliver…07 Jan 2026HANSARDThe Corporation Tax Act 2010 (Part 8C) (Amendment) Regulations 2025I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Corporation Tax Act 2010 (Part 8C) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025, No. 1253). It is a pleasure to serve with you as…06 Jan 2026HANSARDThe Corporation Tax Act 2010 (Part 8C) (Amendment) Regulations 2025I thank the right hon. Member for North West Hampshire for his contribution, and for sharing his knowledge and expertise on this matter and many other matters relating to tax and…06 Jan 2026HANSARDThe Corporation Tax Act 2010 (Part 8C) (Amendment) Regulations 2025My understanding is that the majority of companies that are affected are likely to be awarded simple rather than compound interest, but I am sure there will be some cases—I am not…06 Jan 2026HANSARDThe Corporation Tax Act 2010 (Part 8C) (Amendment) Regulations 2025A very small number of companies are affected, but yes, my understanding is that this change will mean that the decision point where the interest is applied will shift from the…06 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefBecause I sign them off, I can tell the hon. Lady that there are many consultations on tax changes that we publish alongside fiscal events. If she wished to engage with the…05 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefWe are having a discussion today about agricultural property relief and business property relief. I am sure we will have many occasions in the coming weeks and months to continue…05 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefThey can each pass it on up to £2.5 million to whomever they choose to pass it on to. In the inheritance tax system more broadly, it is the case that the various bands and…05 Jan 2026