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HANSARDBusiness Property Relief: Family-owned BusinessesI am glad that the hon. Gentleman acknowledges that while Margaret Thatcher was in power she was taxing such businesses through business property relief more than this Labour…28 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness Property Relief: Family-owned BusinessesThe reforms to business property relief maintain significant relief for owners of business assets. That is beyond what is available to others and is more generous than at any time…28 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Vaping Duty Stamps (Requirements, Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 2026My hon. Friend makes an important point. The emergence of vapes in recent years has provided people up and down the country with a route away from smoking. That is to be welcomed.…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Vaping Duty Stamps (Requirements, Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 2026I am not an expert on the differences in the health impacts, and I trust my hon. Friend’s expertise and experience in this space. However, the chief medical officer is clear that…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Vaping Duty Stamps (Requirements, Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Vaping Duty Stamps (Requirements, Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 2026. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship,…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Vaping Duty Stamps (Requirements, Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 2026I thank the Opposition spokesmen for their questions and continued scrutiny of this important new measure that the Government are introducing to support our vaping products duty.…27 Apr 2026HANSARDStamp Duty Land Tax: Periodic TenanciesTenant wellbeing is central to the Government’s recent Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which will deliver on our manifesto commitment to transform the experience of private renting and…22 Apr 2026HANSARDOil and Gas Decommissioning Relief DeedsThe Government’s fiscal approach for oil and gas aims to balance supporting investment and growth with ensuring a fair return for the nation in exchange for the use of its…22 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026. It is a pleasure to…21 Apr 2026HANSARDElectricity Generator LevyThe electricity generator levy was introduced in 2023 and is a temporary tax on windfall revenues for large renewables. The EGL is currently calculated as 45% of a generator’s…21 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026I thank all Members for their contributions and questions. It is fantastic that the city of my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow East will host the Commonwealth games again. They…21 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026I spent four weeks deliberating on whether to put out that video and I deeply regret the decision to do so. As ever, the shadow Exchequer Secretary asked important and pertinent…21 Apr 2026HANSARDCarbon Price SupportI am today confirming to the House that carbon price support will be removed from April 2028. CPS is a tax on fossil fuels used in electricity generation, introduced in 2013 by a…16 Apr 2026HANSARDFuel Dutyindicated assent .18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyI thank hon. Members for their contributions throughout the debate. I thank the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith) in particular for his winding-up, as well as the…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyThe EVED charge is on electric cars because they do not pay fuel duty. Petrol cars do pay fuel duty, which, because it is on a litre of petrol, is a charge that is determined by…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyMy hon. Friend is right: the Opposition are totally on the wrong side of common-sense public opinion in this country. On the most important of tests, they have failed. He is also…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyI will come on to talk about fuel duty; I was just setting out the context at the opening of my speech. The Government’s approach is to focus squarely on the British national…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI am glad to return to the Commons to debate the Finance Bill on Report. Although I am sure that it would have been of interest to Members on both sides of the House, I am also…11 Mar 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.11 Mar 2026