(8 years, 9 months ago)
Commons ChamberI regularly update Parliament on the precise figures. So far, we are at almost £1 billion. Of course, the payments for the annuitants will continue for the rest of their lives.
10. What fiscal steps he is taking to encourage small businesses to grow.
(9 years, 1 month ago)
Commons ChamberThe Government are delighted that the UK recently, once again, topped the poll as the No. 1 location for a global financial centre. We believe that our legal system, language, geographical location and brilliant skilled workforce, and many other factors, contribute to this being an excellent place to locate a global financial services firm.
12. What steps he is taking to tackle the productivity gap.