All 1 Debates between Roberta Blackman-Woods and John Pugh

Wed 16th Oct 2013

High Streets

Debate between Roberta Blackman-Woods and John Pugh
Wednesday 16th October 2013

(11 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Roberta Blackman-Woods Portrait Roberta Blackman-Woods
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Absolutely. The small business sector is essential to the health of our communities, including our high streets.

John Pugh Portrait John Pugh (Southport) (LD)
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Does the hon. Lady favour exercising specific discretion for business rates for retail property, as opposed to small businesses in general?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker
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Order. The debate has been going for nearly 30 minutes and I am concerned about the number of speakers.