Debates between Robert Jenrick and Peter Aldous during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Robert Jenrick and Peter Aldous
Tuesday 21st May 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robert Jenrick Portrait Robert Jenrick
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I am proud that this country will be the first in the world to introduce a new, innovative plastic packaging tax. We are in the process of formulating the tax. We have finished the consultation, and have received a large number of responses. We will be presenting proposals in the forthcoming Budget.

Peter Aldous Portrait Peter Aldous (Waveney) (Con)
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Will my right hon. Friend the Chancellor consider changing the method of assessing a property’s rateable value, so that all shops on the high street pay business rates that reflect their profitability and trading potential, putting them on a level playing field with their out-of-town and online competitors?