Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Gauke and Gareth Snell

Tuesday 18th April 2017 Commons Chamber

[The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Mr David Gauke)]

Improved rail resilience in the south-west is a priority, which is why we committed £5 million in Budget 2016 and £10 million in autumn statement 2016 to support that work. The Government will continue to work with Network Rail to develop options for future investment in the south-west in Network Rail’s control period 6.

[Gareth Snell (Stoke-on-Trent Central) (Lab/ Co-op)]

T7. Co-operatives and worker-owned businesses tend to be more resilient and are more productive. Does the Chancellor agree that regulation and law should not disadvantage their development? Will he consider redirecting tax incentives away from company executives and towards employees looking to buy their own workplace?