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HANSARD Finance BillI take my hat off to the astonishing hon. Member for Bradford South (Judith Cummins), who brought so much content into such a short presentation, and I thank her for that. We have…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillI am afraid that I just have to press on, because I have no time. My right hon. Friend raised the issue of a review of the loan charge. These are some of the most egregious and…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillThe challenge for the hon. Gentleman is to explain how the money saved might not be better deployed on greener projects with better carbon performance. That is the question.01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillWe know that the incentive exists for all the reasons why we get voluntary compliance in a whole variety of areas—that is to say, groups with particular concerns, press…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillIn that case, I will indulge the hon. Lady.01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillIt is in the nature of these beasts that I cannot give a deadline, and I am not sure anyone can. It is a continuing debate. That does not mean, however, that progress cannot be…01 Jul 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Tenth sitting)We will look at the effects of that and at whether it will be adequate to meet the challenge the Scottish Government have laid down for themselves. We have now reached the end of…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Ninth sitting)We are obviously very concerned about the effects of coronavirus, which is precisely why we have delayed the implementation of the reform by a year. The message I would give is…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Tenth sitting)It is too tempting for me not to ask the hon. Member to share a few of his views on Unionism in Scotland and whether he thinks that is a good idea.18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Ninth sitting)As I have said, in relation to public sector reform, the external research did not detect any great chilling effect. We will be looking at the longer-term effects of public sector…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Tenth sitting)I rise to urge the Committee to reject these new clauses. Let me say a few things about them and then I will turn to the comments that have been made. New clause 1 would require…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Tenth sitting)I thank Opposition Members for their comments. This Government will always be committed to reducing poverty and child poverty. There is no difference in our view and the…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Ninth sitting)Clause 100 is a technical measure that makes changes to put it beyond doubt that tasks that are being done by an individual officer of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs may be…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Ninth sitting)That is a very helpful question. I cannot update the Committee at the moment, because, as my hon. Friend will know, that is a matter for consideration within the Treasury.…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Tenth sitting)On a point of order, Mr Rosindell. On behalf of the Exchequer Secretary and myself, I thank you and your co-Chair, the excellent folks at Hansard , our Whips, our Parliamentary…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Tenth sitting)Could the hon. Gentleman tell the Committee what the rate is in Ilford, North?18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Ninth sitting)My hon. Friend makes an acute comment. The response to covid has undoubtedly highlighted the need for greater investment in digitisation within the tax system, and specifically…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Ninth sitting)I will just move the clause, if I may. Question put and agreed to . Clause 103 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill . Clauses 104 and 105 ordered to stand part of the…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Ninth sitting)Again, I thank Opposition colleagues. Let me pick up a couple of the points raised. The hon. Member for Glasgow Central asks for safeguards, and of course she makes a very…18 Jun 2020