Contributions
238 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDIncome TaxMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to focus on the much improved state of the public finances and the direct link between that and our ability to consider further tax cuts. What I…21 May 2019HANSARDIncome TaxI am afraid I do not agree with the hon. Lady about the national living wage. We have set out an ambition for it to reach 60% of median earnings by next year, which we will…21 May 2019HANSARDECOFINA meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) will be held in Brussels on 17 May 2019. The UK will be represented by Mark Bowman (Director General,…16 May 2019HANSARDInformal ECOFIN 5-6 AprilAn informal meeting of Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN) Ministers was held in Bucharest on 5-6 April 2019. Ministers discussed the following: Working l unch —multiannual…23 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe know that manufacturing companies have been building precautionary buffer stocks of imported components to give them resilience against any disruption at our ports in the event…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe take very seriously the failure of London Capital & Finance. Last week, my hon. Friend the Economic Secretary directed the FCA to launch an investigation into the company. We…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsRolling out full fibre is essential to Britain’s digital future. That will be done largely by the private sector. The public sector’s role will be to provide the appropriate…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the right hon. Gentleman probably knows very well, the issue is a good deal more complex than he suggested in his question. We have announced the introduction of a digital…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Prime Minister negotiated a deal with the European Union which gave us many of the benefits of being in a customs union, while preserving our ability to conduct an independent…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsOf course, the rates relief that we have offered over a two-year period to smaller independent retailers will help the high street, but retailers have to use that breathing space…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsContrary to some reports, I have never advocated a second referendum. I simply observed that it is a coherent proposition along with many others that have been discussed in this…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy principal responsibility is to ensure economic stability and the continued prosperity of this country. I will do that through: supporting our vital public services, such as the…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I said in my recent spring statement, the Government remain committed to the northern powerhouse and to Northern Powerhouse Rail, and I am working on the TransPennine rail…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat is not an issue with which I am familiar, but I should be happy to hear more about it from the hon. Gentleman. Perhaps he would like to write to me in the first instance,…09 Apr 2019HANSARDFinancial Services SectorThe hon. Lady is absolutely right. As well as pursuing tax avoiders themselves, we have to pursue those who promote tax avoidance. My right hon. Friend the Financial Secretary has…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes. As I said earlier, it is essential for the high street to evolve to respond to the digital age, but there is no doubt that smaller shops need a breathing space in which to do…09 Apr 2019HANSARDFinancial Services SectorWe have always been clear that the UK must maintain control of the regulations governing one of its most important sectors and, crucially, a sector that the UK taxpayer stands…09 Apr 2019HANSARDFinancial Services SectorUK financial services are globally competitive, and this Government are focused on maintaining that competitiveness. Leaving the EU with a deal will ensure that financial services…09 Apr 2019HANSARDFuel Duty: HauliersI am bemused by the disappearance of Mr Angry, who I am quite used to dealing with at the Dispatch Box. As I said earlier, we have a good track record on decarbonisation and…09 Apr 2019HANSARDFuel Duty: HauliersWe have a marketplace in fuel in this country, but I understand my hon. Friend’s point. I am sure the Exchequer Secretary would be very happy to meet her to discuss it.09 Apr 2019