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Tue 6th Jul 2010

Finance Bill

Debate between Baroness Burt of Solihull and Jonathan Edwards
Tuesday 6th July 2010

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jonathan Edwards Portrait Jonathan Edwards
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Does the hon. Lady agree that the regionalisation of corporation tax would be a more helpful way to assist the most disadvantaged parts of the United Kingdom?

Baroness Burt of Solihull Portrait Lorely Burt
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The hon. Gentleman asked me about the regionalisation of corporation tax, but these are UK taxes so it is inappropriate to regionalise. He makes an interesting point that I have not considered before, but I am sure that my hon. Friends will take an interest in the idea if it has merit.