All 2 Debates between Robert Halfon and John Robertson

Taxation (Living Wage)

Debate between Robert Halfon and John Robertson
Tuesday 22nd January 2013

(11 years, 10 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Robert Halfon Portrait Robert Halfon
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I give way again to the hon. Gentleman.

John Robertson Portrait John Robertson (in the Chair)
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I hope that the intervention will be shorter this time.

Jim Cunningham Portrait Mr Cunningham
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Frankly, if it is voluntary, then it is not forced on small employers. It is the big employers who can pay it.

Parliamentary Lobbying

Debate between Robert Halfon and John Robertson
Wednesday 2nd November 2011

(13 years ago)

Westminster Hall
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Robert Halfon Portrait Robert Halfon
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On a point of order, Mr Robertson. That seems to be a case of fatism. Is that not inappropriate?

John Robertson Portrait John Robertson (in the Chair)
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That is not a point of order.