Greg Mulholland
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(9 years, 1 month ago)
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Mr Speaker
Last, but not least—and with commendable brevity, I feel sure—I call Mr Mulholland.
Greg Mulholland (Leeds North West) (LD)
Thank you, Mr Speaker.
British pubs currently have 0.5% of British turnover, but pay 2.8% of business rates. Will the Chancellor meet me and officers of the save the pub APPG to discuss how we can better support pubs in the taxation system?
Mr Osborne
Of course, the pub industry has been supported by the reduction in beer duty, the increase in employment allowance, which is of huge benefit to many pubs, and the extension of small business rates relief, which we announced last week. I am happy to see what more we can do to support the great British pub industry, and I look forward to hearing the hon. Gentleman’s ideas.