In Parliament

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Accountancy: Off-payroll Working | Treasury | Written Answers

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions his Department has had with the accountancy services sector on the enforcement of M

Regional Economic Inequalities | Treasury | Commons debates

Across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, most jobs are supplied by very small businesses, many of which fall below the VAT threshold.

Regional Economic Inequalities | Treasury | Commons debates

Across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, most jobs are supplied by very small businesses, many of which fall below the VAT threshold.

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation) | Commons debates

I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to transfer the power to designate sites of special scientific interest from Natural E

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation) | Commons debates

I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to transfer the power to designate sites of special scientific interest from Natural E

Companies: Bank Services | Treasury | Written Answers

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to help ensure that companies have access to bank accounts.

Digital Technology | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written Answers

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Government response to paragraph 62 of the Third

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

I agree with my hon. Friend, and I also think it is perfectly reasonable to have an ambition that we can work towards making a commitment.

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

Since the Chancellor delivered his Budget last week, I have given a lot of thought to the subject of productivity and how we address it.

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

I agree with my hon. Friend, and I also think it is perfectly reasonable to have an ambition that we can work towards making a commitment.