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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would of course meet the hon. Member.23 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI regret to inform the hon. Gentleman that that policy was implemented by his Government— [ Interruption. ] It was in 2023 that HMRC wrote to businesses that were not paying the…23 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his strong representation on behalf of his constituency and the important refining industry. I have seen the letter to the Chancellor that has been sent…23 Jun 2026HANSARDTemporary VAT Reduction for Hospitality: Northern IrelandI thank the hon. Member for giving me another chance to talk about the great British summer savings scheme, which the Chancellor has just talked us through. It is fantastic that…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportI thank the hon. Member for raising that issue; it is one that publicans in my constituency have raised with me as their MP. Of course, there are benefits to having a link with a…17 Jun 2026HANSARDCustoms (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026Well, I didn’t quite say that.17 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportI have not managed to have that conversation, but the hon. Member is very welcome to write to me, and I am happy to consider those representations. Of course, I have heard calls…17 Jun 2026HANSARDCustoms (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026I was just coming to that point. As the hon. Gentleman and the shadow Exchequer Secretary have pointed out, the Government are not hiding from the impacts of the measures on some…17 Jun 2026HANSARDCustoms (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026 (S.I., 2026, No. 572). It is a pleasure to serve under…17 Jun 2026HANSARDCustoms (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026As I said, the Government have set out in the explanatory memorandum the fact that there will be an impact from the tariffs, from the 50% rate, but the Government’s view overall…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportThank you, Mrs Hobhouse. We continue to look at the impact of tax policies across sectors. The Chancellor and I will keep tax policy under review in the run-up to the Budget later…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportWe consider our policies in the round, on a sector-by-sector basis, as well as looking at measures tax by tax. The right hon. Gentleman is right that, as politicians in the…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportI have spent some time in the Three Horseshoes!17 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. It is some of the most impressive I have seen in Westminster Hall, as you managed to keep this unruly lot to time. I…17 Jun 2026HANSARDCustoms (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026I will happily give way.17 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportI love an intervention like that one. We are looking at exactly that. Last year, in a call for evidence on how we can improve the business rate system to support investment, we…17 Jun 2026HANSARDCustoms (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026Yes, but I was just praising the hon. Gentleman!17 Jun 2026HANSARDCustoms (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026I thank Members for their contributions and questions in this debate on an important statutory instrument. It is right and proper that the Opposition have the chance to question…17 Jun 2026HANSARDCustoms (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026I thank the hon. Member for his question; he makes an important and valid point. Of course, if the different types of steel, products and manufacturing are not and cannot be…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportIt is important to note that the article in The Telegraph on the changes for rural pubs was about the fact that we published, with full transparency, the guidance used to value…17 Jun 2026