Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Philip Hollobone Excerpts
Tuesday 4th November 2014

(10 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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As I say, what has happened under this Government is that the yield brought in by HMRC has increased year after year. The tax gap is lower for 2012-13 than it was in any year under the previous Labour Government. In truth, the record of HMRC is one of getting more from less, but we have invested in the areas that bring in money on tax avoidance and tax evasion.

Philip Hollobone Portrait Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
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Will the Minister ensure that the unacceptable and unwelcome £1.7 billion bill from the European Union remains an uncollected tax demand, and that there will be no payment of interest on any late payment?