To match an exact phrase, use quotation marks around the search term. eg. "Parliamentary Estate". Use "OR" or "AND" as link words to form more complex queries.

Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest developments by exploring our subscription options to receive notifications direct to your inbox

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 12 Feb 2020
Social Mobility

"That is a good point, and that is regrettable in 21st century Britain.

The “Elitist Britain” report made a number of policy recommendations, but I want to highlight two of them:

“Recruitment practices should be open and transparent”

and

“Leading social mobility employers should take a sector leadership role and …..."
David Evennett - View Speech

View all David Evennett (Con - Bexleyheath and Crayford) contributions to the debate on: Social Mobility
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 12 Feb 2020
Social Mobility

"I thank the Minister for her comments and for the information she has given us, and I also thank everybody who has participated in today’s debate, which is vitally important. We need to work together across parties to ensure that we achieve what we all want, which is to make …..."
David Evennett - View Speech

View all David Evennett (Con - Bexleyheath and Crayford) contributions to the debate on: Social Mobility
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 Feb 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"9. What fiscal steps he is taking to help small businesses. ..."
David Evennett - View Speech

View all David Evennett (Con - Bexleyheath and Crayford) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 Feb 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"We all know that small businesses are the driver of growth and prosperity across our country, but too many struggle because of high business rates. Can the Minister confirm that the Conservative Government will extend the retail discount of 50% later this year, giving a much-needed tax cut to millions …..."
David Evennett - View Speech

View all David Evennett (Con - Bexleyheath and Crayford) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Written Question
Historic Buildings: Repairs and Maintenance
Friday 24th May 2019

Asked by: David Evennett (Conservative - Bexleyheath and Crayford)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of the recommendation by Historic Houses to reduce the income tax rate on heritage maintenance funds from 45 per cent to 20 per cent.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

The Government already supports historic buildings through a number of favourable tax reliefs for Heritage Maintenance Funds. The Government received representations from Historic Houses as part of a recent consultation on the taxation of trusts. The Government is considering responses to the consultation and will respond in due course. The Government makes tax announcements at fiscal events.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Feb 2019
Making Tax Digital

"I welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, and especially his determination to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right with MTD. I am also pleased that he will be sympathetic to small businesses, particularly initially, but will he confirm that the Government remain absolutely determined …..."
David Evennett - View Speech

View all David Evennett (Con - Bexleyheath and Crayford) contributions to the debate on: Making Tax Digital
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 06 Dec 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Act

"Does my right hon. Friend agree that uncertainty is bad for our economy and very bad for businesses?..."
David Evennett - View Speech

View all David Evennett (Con - Bexleyheath and Crayford) contributions to the debate on: European Union (Withdrawal) Act
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 06 Dec 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Act

"I am pleased to be able to speak in this important debate on our withdrawal from the EU and to contribute on the day on which we discuss the economic aspects—including the economy, jobs, opportunities, trade and business—that are so important to the future of our country. I praise the …..."
David Evennett - View Speech

View all David Evennett (Con - Bexleyheath and Crayford) contributions to the debate on: European Union (Withdrawal) Act
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Jul 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"16. Given that we are a Government and a party that strongly supports business and entrepreneurs, what estimate has my right hon. Friend made of business investment in the UK during the last eight years?..."
David Evennett - View Speech

View all David Evennett (Con - Bexleyheath and Crayford) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 28 Mar 2018
Social Mobility and the Economy

"It is a great pleasure to be able to contribute to this debate today. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Putney (Justine Greening) on her excellent speech and on opening the debate on this important topic, which I know she is passionate about. I was honoured to …..."
David Evennett - View Speech

View all David Evennett (Con - Bexleyheath and Crayford) contributions to the debate on: Social Mobility and the Economy