Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sajid Javid and Jim McMahon

Tuesday 11th February 2020 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

This is something that I have discussed with regulators. My hon. Friend is right in his general point about challenger banks and the risks that they may or may not represent. It is right that we take a fresh look at this because having more competition in the banking sector is a good thing, especially for SMEs.

[Jim McMahon (Oldham West and Royton) (Lab/Co-op)]

12. What recent assessment his Department has made of the contribution to the public purse of tax paid by co-operative and mutual businesses.