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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend the Chair of the Treasury Committee for raising this issue with me. We want to ensure that people can be served accurately and effectively through the most…19 Dec 2023HANSARDTaxation of Long and Short-term LetsThe Government provide a different income tax regime for short-term lets compared with long-term lets if they qualify as furnished holiday lets, for which there are stringent…19 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is our duty to ensure that everyone pays the right tax under the law regardless of wealth or status. We note the decision of the tribunal and will carefully analyse the outcome…19 Dec 2023HANSARDTaxation of Long and Short-term LetsI thank my hon. Friend for her continued interest in this area on behalf of her constituents. The Government want to ensure a diverse and sustainable visitor accommodation offer…19 Dec 2023HANSARDVAT Treatment of Fund ManagementI am today publishing the Government’s response to the consultation on the VAT treatment of fund management services that was launched in December 2022 and closed on 3 February…14 Dec 2023HANSARDFinance BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Before I start the debate, I should declare, to avoid any potential conflict or perception of conflict, that, with…13 Dec 2023HANSARDFinance BillYes. My hon. Friend makes an important point. The jobs and economic activity are hugely important, but we are known throughout the world for excelling in the creative sectors—we…13 Dec 2023HANSARDFinance BillThe hon. Lady makes an important point about the success of our creative industries, and particularly the music industry and orchestras. She will be well aware, though, that we…13 Dec 2023HANSARDFinance BillAs I outlined, I think the hon. Lady is hoping for measures to turn back the clock to when we were in the EU. We are not in the EU any more, and therefore the world is a different…13 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24) Regulations 2023I am relieved to hear that. I thank hon. Members for their brief but supportive contributions. The hon. Member for Hampstead and Kilburn raised a really important point about…11 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24) Regulations 2023The category is not broad, and specifications will be made by World Athletics. The exemption will apply to specified individuals only. I will provide my right hon. Friend with…11 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24) Regulations 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24) Regulations 2023. It is a…11 Dec 2023HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) BillThank you, Dame Rosie, for that timely reminder. I shall briefly outline the clauses in the Bill. Clause 1 amends the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, which…30 Nov 2023HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) BillI thank hon. Members for their questions. I can assure them that HMRC is engaging with industry and providing relevant guidance to support it to deliver the changes on time. We…30 Nov 2023HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) BillI hope that I can give the hon. Member some assurances. A worker on the national living wage will save £165 next year from the national insurance cut, and thanks to…30 Nov 2023HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) BillI take back that comment, Madam Deputy Speaker. There were some presumed facts that require challenge, as we saw earlier in the week. At one point, the shadow Chancellor claimed…30 Nov 2023HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. This is a short and relatively straightforward Bill, but it is an important one, as it will make a meaningful difference…30 Nov 2023HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) BillOn behalf of the Government, I join the hon. Member for Hampstead and Kilburn (Tulip Siddiq) and the whole House in expressing our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of…30 Nov 2023HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) BillI could not agree with my hon. Friend more. He has given me the opportunity to leap swathes of my speech, because he has put those important points incredibly well. My hon. Friend…30 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsNo, the hon. Gentleman has had plenty of time. I hope he will support the CPTPP deal when it comes before the House. I always support Scotch whisky, which is a success story that…27 Nov 2023