Debates between Baroness Laing of Elderslie and George Osborne during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Mon 4th Jul 2016

Surplus Target and Corporation Tax

Debate between Baroness Laing of Elderslie and George Osborne
Monday 4th July 2016

(8 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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George Osborne Portrait Mr Osborne
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My hon. Friend rightly says that as well as reducing corporation tax rates, we did a lot to reduce some of the reliefs that have been used—and some that have been abused. Broadly speaking, that is the right direction of travel for our tax system.

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs Eleanor Laing)
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The prize for patience goes to Nigel Mills.