Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Gordon Banks and Hugh Robertson

Thursday 3rd November 2011 Commons Chamber

[Hugh Robertson]

The issue is fairness in the tax system. If some providers are being taxed in a certain way and others are not, that provides a competitive advantage that many would argue is unfair. What is important is that the same rules apply, whatever they are. As I said, we are in discussions with the Treasury and we will continue those discussions. The important thing is that the rules are applied equitably to all providers.

[Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire) (Lab)]

14. If he will assess the economic and cultural value of dance to the UK; and if he will make a statement.