Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Kirsty Blackman Excerpts
Tuesday 28th February 2017

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jane Ellison Portrait Jane Ellison
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As we have mentioned, it is not really clear that there is a consensus on what the data are saying. However, as with all taxes, we keep this one constantly under review.

Kirsty Blackman Portrait Kirsty Blackman (Aberdeen North) (SNP)
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Oil and gas received only a passing mention in the industrial strategy and was classed as a low priority for the Brexit negotiations. Will the Chancellor commit to actually doing something to support the future of the oil and gas industry in next week’s Budget?

Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Philip Hammond
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The hon. Lady will have to wait and see, but I am well aware of the concerns that the industry is expressing. My hon. Friend the Financial Secretary met industry representatives last week and we understand their principal asks.