Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Lindsay Hoyle Excerpts
Tuesday 11th February 2020

(4 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait John Glen
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Yes, I will. There are 7,000 co-ops across the United Kingdom, employing nearly a quarter of a million people. I have had numerous meetings over the past two years with representatives of co-ops and mutuals, and we had a mutuals workshop last July. I am very happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss the recent Manchester mutuals report and to see what we can do together.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call Mike Wood.

Mike Wood Portrait Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)
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Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker—[Interruption.] I am sorry, Mr Speaker—it has been so long!

Perhaps I should declare an interest as a member of the Midcounties co-operative. Will my hon. Friend consider broadening the eligibility for social investment tax relief so that more mutuals and social enterprises can deliver excellent services and outstanding social value?