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HANSARD Pubs: Business RatesThe hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point. Indeed yesterday, I took some representatives of pubs to meet the Minister with specific responsibility for this issue, and…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Pubs: Business RatesI absolutely agree with the hon. Lady, because I do not believe that what she has described was the Government’s intention. As I have said, the formula does not take into account…15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the backstop is, as the Attorney General said, taking a risk with the Good Friday agreement and the Union of this country, and that is a risk…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Pubs: Business RatesActually, we have tried to save pubs under the asset of community value scheme, and we have not been successful in St Albans, because the developer wins every time. I can see the…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Pubs: Business RatesI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend, and that is why I think the Government need to hear why their best intentions have not hit the mark. As I was saying, and as the hon.…15 Jan 2019 Bills sponsored (2)