The Growth Plan Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

The Growth Plan

Margaret Ferrier Excerpts
Friday 23rd September 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kwasi Kwarteng Portrait Kwasi Kwarteng
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The growth plan will mean that, as we grow our economy, we can get more tax revenue to pay for vital public services. That is a key part and a key rationale of the plan.

Margaret Ferrier Portrait Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Ind)
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I congratulate the Chancellor on his appointment. Family-owned Equi’s Ice Cream in my constituency has been struggling with soaring energy bills. That century-old company will miss out on Government support, because its energy contract was renewed one day before the arbitrary cut-off following the collapse of its supplier. Will the Chancellor and his colleagues review the cut-off date to support small businesses?

Kwasi Kwarteng Portrait Kwasi Kwarteng
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Obviously, I will have to look at the specifics of the case, because I have just heard about it today. If the hon. Lady corresponds with my Department, I am sure that we can get back with a timely answer to her question.