Oral Answers to Questions

Bob Russell Excerpts

Thursday 26th February 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Grant]

VAT is a matter that is constantly raised with me, but it is one for the Chancellor. He keeps all taxes under review, and I am sure that he will keep this one under review too. The hon. Gentleman might like to know that I am holding a round-table meeting on VAT with the industry in the next two weeks.

[Sir Bob Russell (Colchester) (LD)]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

Let us hear the fellow—Sir Bob Russell.

[Sir Bob Russell]

Mr Speaker, I was merely observing that the Mayflower commenced its journey to America from Harwich and merely stopped off at Plymouth en route.

[Mr Speaker]

I think that question was rhetorical, but if the Minister particularly wishes to respond she may.