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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Oct 2022
Economic Update

"Many of our more advanced manufacturing businesses are in the defence sector, and they welcome our commitment to growing defence spending. They have no problem with paying more corporation tax, as long as there are incentives to support their cutting-edge research and development. Will my right hon. Friend commit to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 07 Jul 2022
Alcohol Taxation

"I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Vale of Glamorgan (Alun Cairns) on securing this important debate.

It is a pleasure to speak in this debate on the taxation of alcohol and the Government review, and I should first declare that I am the chair of the all-party …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"My pubs and brewers are pleased with the reduction in beer duty, but may we have clarification on keg size, as my small brewers ship their beer in different sizes, including 20-litre pins? May we also have an indication of when the changes to the small brewers relief will be …..."
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Written Question
Business: Coronavirus
Tuesday 2nd November 2021

Asked by: Flick Drummond (Conservative - Meon Valley)

Question to the HM Treasury:

What steps his Department is taking to help the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors recover from the covid-19 pandemic.

Answered by Lucy Frazer

This Government has provided around £400 billion of direct support to the economy during the pandemic, and as part of that it has provided £16 billion of business rates relief to the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors in England.

At Autumn Budget 21, the Government announced a new temporary relief worth almost £1.7 billion for these sectors to support local high streets as they adapt and recover.

At Spring Budget 21, the Government extended the 5% temporary reduced rate of VAT for the tourism and hospitality sectors until the end of September. On 1 October 2021, a new reduced rate of VAT at 12.5% was introduced to help ease businesses back to the standard rate. This rate will end on 31 March 2022. There are no plans to extend the length of this relief again.

Written Question
Sailing Boats: VAT
Friday 21st May 2021

Asked by: Flick Drummond (Conservative - Meon Valley)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with the Royal Yachting Association on the VAT status of UK-owned yachts currently outside British waters.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has not had any discussions with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) on this topic. In November 2020, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury responded to a letter from the RYA explaining the Government’s position on the availability of relief from customs duty and import VAT under the Returned Goods Relief for goods and possessions (including yachts) located in the EU on 31 December 2020. HMRC officials met the RYA in September 2020 and February 2021 to discuss this issue.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 19 Apr 2021
Finance (No. 2) Bill

"Like all Conservative Governments, this is one who believe that people should be encouraged to create wealth and invest it wisely without undue interference from the state, bureaucracy or taxation for taxation’s sake. The fundamentals of our economy were strong nationally and in the Meon Valley as we headed into …..."
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Written Question
Cheques and Money: Coronavirus
Wednesday 15th July 2020

Asked by: Flick Drummond (Conservative - Meon Valley)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effect of the decline in the use of cash and cheques as a result of the covid-19 outbreak on financial inclusivity.

Answered by John Glen

The Government remains committed to helping people and businesses through the present very difficult time that has been brought about by COVID-19.

Financial services firms have announced a range of measures to support vulnerable customers and we are working with the Financial Conduct Authority to ensure there is continued support for these people. For example, many firms have methods for trusted third-parties to access cash. Anyone with questions should contact their banking service provider.

The Government recognises that widespread access to cash is extremely important to the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. That is why, at the March 2020 Budget, the Chancellor announced that the Government will bring forward legislation to protect access to cash. This will ensure that those who continue to rely on cash can continue to do so in the long-term.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Jul 2020
Economic Update

"I thank my right hon. Friend on behalf of the many constituents in Meon Valley who have benefited from the measures he has brought in during the coronavirus crisis and who will benefit from the ones he has announced today. Will the generous new arts funding be available for those …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jun 2020
Public Health England Review: Covid-19 Disparities

"I have read the report and I do understand that it has been rushed, but it does raise a number of issues, such as the effect of age and ethnicity. Further examination is also needed of other issues such as comorbidities, socioeconomic issues and multi-generational living, which is the case …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 12 May 2020
Covid-19: Economic Package

"I thank the Treasury for a very comprehensive set of measures for businesses and employers across the country, including those in my constituency of Meon Valley. Will my right hon. Friend tell me when further guidance on the discretionary grant funding will be announced because some councils are not happy …..."
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