Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 01 Mar 2016
Oral Answers to Questions
"The local economy in Hornchurch and Upminster comprises thousands of small businesses. Can the Chancellor offer any encouragement to the Federation of Small Businesses, which is pressing for tax simplification in order to reduce the burden of tax administration for small businesses?..."Angela Watkinson - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 12th February 2016
Asked by:
Angela Watkinson (Conservative - Hornchurch and Upminster)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information he holds on the reasons why the Financial Conduct Authority has not sought a restitution order against (a) Capita, (b) Blue Gate and (c) the directors of Tinta plc in relation to the Connaught Income Fund.
Answered by Harriett Baldwin
- Shadow Minister (Business and Trade)
The issues raised are a matter for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) who are operationally independent from Government.
The questions have been passed on to the FCA. The FCA will reply directly to the Honorable Member by letter. A copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
Written Question
Friday 12th February 2016
Asked by:
Angela Watkinson (Conservative - Hornchurch and Upminster)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information he holds on the reasons why the Financial Conduct Authority has not made use of the powers granted to it under sections 382 and 384 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 to require restitution from parties who by breaking regulatory requirements cause less to others.
Answered by Harriett Baldwin
- Shadow Minister (Business and Trade)
The issues raised are a matter for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) who are operationally independent from Government.
The questions have been passed on to the FCA. The FCA will reply directly to the Honorable Member by letter. A copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Feb 2016
Financial Conduct Authority
"Dr Eric Saunderson is one of many constituents who made significant losses under the Connaught investment scheme. He is not just frustrated by the inordinate length of time that the FCA is taking to investigate that and decide what compensation might be payable, but he is still unclear as to …..."Angela Watkinson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 12 Jan 2016
Connaught Income Fund
"I, like most colleagues here, have had correspondence with constituents who have lost considerable amounts of savings, with this often changing the direction of their lives as the amounts are so significant. Does my hon. Friend share my hope that the strength of feeling being shown in this Chamber today …..."Angela Watkinson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 01 May 2014
Oral Answers to Questions
"Most police officers are sympathetic and helpful when women report incidents of domestic violence, but sadly some still have a negative attitude. What more does my hon. Friend think can be done to ensure that police responses are consistent, which is particularly important for women reporting serial offences?..."Angela Watkinson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Nov 2013
Women and the Cost of Living
"I am sure that the Minister will agree that half the population are women and the vast majority of them are successful and contributing, not victims, as the Labour party would have us believe. Does she agree that local businesses employing only a small number of people will benefit from …..."Angela Watkinson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 12 Mar 2013
Tax Fairness
"Will the shadow Minister remind the House how much was lost to the Treasury during the period of the 50p tax rate, and does he accept that 100% of 45% is more than 50% of 50%?..."Angela Watkinson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 12 Mar 2013
Tax Fairness
"My hon. Friend will know that £2 million does not buy a mansion in London, and certainly not in outer London, where I have a number of constituents who moved out from inner London decades ago. Their homes have increased in value beyond their wildest dreams over a very long …..."Angela Watkinson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Dec 2011
Health
"May I start by saying that I appreciate the waiving of my customary Whiply silence, albeit temporarily, to enable me to participate in this debate?
I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and Aylesford (Tracey Crouch) for raising the important issue of the loneliness and isolation that can …..."Angela Watkinson - View Speech
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