Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Nov 2017
Duties of Customs
"A humble bottle of fabric conditioner crosses the border of a member state four times in the process of its manufacture. Imagine how many times the components that make up a Rolls-Royce jet engine cross the border—thousands of times. On that basis, how can this country’s economy afford to even …..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Nov 2017
Duties of Customs
"I am sure that the hon. Gentleman will recognise that this particular problem will apply pretty severely to perishable goods such as food, agricultural produce and fresh fish...."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Nov 2017
Duties of Customs
"May I read my hon. Friend’s comments as a statement that the Labour Front Bench does support staying in the customs union, but on technicalities will not support the amendment? Do Labour Front Benchers support staying in the customs union?..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 19th July 2017
Asked by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many employers will be required to pay the apprenticeship levy in (a) Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency and (b) Yorkshire and the Humber.
Answered by Mel Stride
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Apprenticeship Levy was introduced in April 2017. Therefore it is not yet possible to produce the number of employers that are paying the levy by region or parliamentary constituency. In addition, it may not be possible to publish these numbers for some geographical areas if there are only a few employers in an area, as the rules about statistical disclosure may apply if there are very small numbers.
The most recent UK wide forecasts of the number of employers paying the levy are found in the Department for Education release:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/545145/Apprenticeships_-expected_levy_and_total_spend_-_Aug_2016.pdf.
Across the UK, this estimates that around 20,000 employers will pay the levy.
Written Question
Wednesday 19th July 2017
Asked by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the number of employers in Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency that will not be required to pay the apprenticeship levy.
Answered by Mel Stride
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Apprenticeship Levy was introduced in April 2017. Therefore it is not yet possible to produce the number of employers that are paying the levy by region or parliamentary constituency. In addition, it may not be possible to publish these numbers for some geographical areas if there are only a few employers in an area, as the rules about statistical disclosure may apply if there are very small numbers.
The most recent UK wide forecasts of the number of employers paying the levy are found in the Department for Education release:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/545145/Apprenticeships_-expected_levy_and_total_spend_-_Aug_2016.pdf.
Across the UK, this estimates that around 20,000 employers will pay the levy.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 23 Nov 2016
Autumn Statement
"The statement about Wentworth Woodhouse is very welcome economic news for South Yorkshire, but it failed the graciousness test, because it omitted to pay tribute to the campaign led by the formidable Julie Kenny to save the house. However, South Yorkshire needs much better transport links if it is to …..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 May 2016
The Economy and Work
"I am listening carefully to the Chancellor’s comments about investment in research and innovation, which is important for improving productivity in the steel industry. On that basis, will he reconsider the case for business rate relief for the installation of new plant and machinery by big industries such as steel?..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 May 2016
The Economy and Work
"It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Eastleigh (Mims Davies). I echo many of the comments about the economy made by my hon. Friends on the Front Bench, particularly in relation to productivity, with the latest figures showing the largest quarterly fall since 2008.
I acknowledge that …..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jun 2015
The Economy
"May I start by congratulating you, Mr Speaker, on your re-election? I also congratulate the three Deputy Speakers, particularly my hon. Friend the Member for North East Derbyshire (Natascha Engel), who I think will be an excellent Deputy Speaker, fulfilling the potential she showed in the previous Parliament as an …..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Sep 2014
Energy-intensive Industries
"Are not the industries under discussion also totally behind the drive towards a green economy, because that in itself creates opportunities for new products, innovation and economic growth?..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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