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HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister for being extremely generous in giving way. I appreciate it. On the net zero review, a lot of businesses and stakeholders have come to me to highlight their…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)The Minister was not in post last year and so missed the extensive discussions we had on the plastic packaging tax, which I am sure she is not sad about. However, as I said then,…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I am not trying to be difficult, but can the Minister outline what plans the Government have? We have not really discussed the details.05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister for making the point about the Prime Minister’s 10-point plan and about the Treasury’s commitment to net zero. I welcome that, but I also want to point out…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)Clause 77 raises the rate of vehicle excise duty for various categories of vehicle by RPI. This is a regular update to VED to ensure that it remains the same in real terms, and we…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)As the Minister has said, clauses 78 and 79 are both designed to help strengthen supply chains, and in particular to address the shortages of drivers in the haulage sector. Clause…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)As the Minister set out, the clause raises the duty on tobacco products, in line with the duty escalator, by RPI plus 2% for cigarettes and RPI plus 6% for hand-rolling tobacco.…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)I appreciate the time the Minister has taken to answer this question. The Department of Health and Social Care is saying something completely different. Last year, the Health…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)The SNP has tabled new clause 11 on the volume of gambling and public health, and I think there was a similar proposal last year. It is interesting to compare the uprating of…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for taking the time to explain that. It would be helpful if she could also explain what measures were put in place to allow Parliament to scrutinise these…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister for her explanation of the clause, which applies the excise wrongdoing penalty regime to freeports. We do not oppose this measure; indeed, Labour Members have…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for her explanation of the clause, which introduces technical amendments to the changes introduced to restrict the entitlement to use rebated fuel, more…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)I am delighted to serve under your chairship, Dame Angela. Happy new year, everyone. As we heard from the Minister, clause 67 relates to stamp duty on securities and related…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)I thank the Minister for her explanations. Has an assessment been made of whether anyone profited as a result of the Chancellor’s premature announcement to the press? Has any…14 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)As we have heard, clause 24 concerns cross-border group relief and is accompanied by schedule 4. The clause and schedule repeal legislation that provides for group relief for…14 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Christopher. I want to say for the record that I believe Erith and Thamesmead is the best constituency. As the Minister has…14 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)I thank the Minister for her explanation of clause 25, which makes amendments to the tonnage tax regime. Tonnage tax is a special elective corporation tax regime open to operators…14 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)The Minister clarified what the clause does. We do not oppose the clause. Question put and agreed to. Clause 26 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 29 Insurance…14 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)As we have heard, clause 29 sits alongside schedule 5 and refers to insurance contracts and changes in accounting standards. As the Minister has mentioned, the clause has an…14 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Clause 30 concerns deductions allowance in connection with onerous or impaired leases. The clause amends sections of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 to ensure that the legislation…14 Dec 2021