Finance (No. 2) Bill

Debate between Jonathan Reynolds and Anne Main
Committee: 1st sitting: House of Commons
Monday 18th December 2017

(7 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Anne Main Portrait Mrs Anne Main (St Albans) (Con)
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In St Albans, we are very grateful for the Chancellor’s abolition of stamp duty. Is the hon. Gentleman saying that the Labour party is against it, and that he does not wish it to happen?

Jonathan Reynolds Portrait Jonathan Reynolds
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I have just explained that the policy was our idea to begin with, but it is effective only if it is accompanied by measures to increase supply.