Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bambos Charalambous and James Murray

Tuesday 3rd November 2026 Commons Chamber

[James Murray]

The hon. Gentleman talks about missed opportunities. When the Conservatives were in government they missed the opportunity for 14 years to support high streets properly. This Government are giving real support to businesses on high streets across the country from April next year, starting with the 20% saving for pubs that the Prime Minister announced in July. Added to that, we are taking 70,000 small RHL businesses out of paying business rates altogether and giving a real-terms two-year freeze to all other RHL businesses in England. That is real help for businesses, helping them to succeed.

[Bambos Charalambous (Southgate and Wood Green) (Lab)]

11. What estimate he has made of the number of child trust funds received by intended beneficiaries.