Tax Avoidance (HSBC) Debate

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Speaker’s Statement

Tax Avoidance (HSBC)

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Social Security and Pensions (Statutory Instruments)
Monday 9th February 2015

(9 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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I think the hon. Gentleman has just made the point that my hon. Friend the Member for Wellingborough (Mr Bone) raised in the previous question.

Julian Smith Portrait Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon) (Con)
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Last week, Bill went missing. This week, it is Ed, who had sole responsibility for these issues in 2007. Why does the Minister think that no substantive action was taken in those years?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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That is a very good question for the shadow Chancellor. It is a pity he is not here today.

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