All 1 Debates between Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee and Baroness Hayman of Ullock

Rural Businesses: Taxation

Debate between Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee and Baroness Hayman of Ullock
Monday 7th September 2026

(2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Hayman of Ullock Portrait Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
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I hear very clearly what the noble Lord has said. As I said to the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Prentis, I will make sure that the new Chancellor understands the strength of feeling in this House about the inheritance tax.

Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee Portrait Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee (Non-Afl)
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My Lords, I am very pleased to hear the Minister talk about the whole burden on rural dwellers and farmers. In that regard, can she say how her department is looking to minimise the burden on farmers, not just the tax burden but the regulatory burden, and in particular for those farmers in Northern Ireland, given the differential regulations that occur there?