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Sajid Javid

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Points of Order
Tuesday 20th July 2010

(14 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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I really do not accept the point that having a simpler tax system, which is understandable by everyone and not just those who can afford expensive advice, is in any way a regressive step. As my hon. Friend the Member for Dover (Charlie Elphicke) said, it will benefit everybody and we are pleased to be able to do it.

Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid (Bromsgrove) (Con)
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Does the Minister agree that along with the cancellation of Labour’s jobs tax and the reduction in corporation tax that his team has proposed, this will also help to re-open Britain for business?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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That is right, and I would add our tax policy-making paper to that list. We want to provide greater certainty and stability in the tax system. It will encourage businesses to invest in the UK, and we are making good progress.

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