Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Bob Russell Excerpts
Thursday 26th February 2015

(9 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Helen Grant Portrait Mrs Grant
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VAT is a matter that is constantly raised with me, but it is one for the Chancellor. He keeps all taxes under review, and I am sure that he will keep this one under review too. The hon. Gentleman might like to know that I am holding a round-table meeting on VAT with the industry in the next two weeks.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Let us hear the fellow—Sir Bob Russell.

Bob Russell Portrait Sir Bob Russell
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Mr Speaker, I was merely observing that the Mayflower commenced its journey to America from Harwich and merely stopped off at Plymouth en route.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I think that question was rhetorical, but if the Minister particularly wishes to respond she may.