Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

David Nuttall Excerpts
Thursday 1st May 2014

(10 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Nuttall Portrait Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)
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Can the Minister explain what impact assessment was made of how many small and independent betting shops will close and how many jobs will be lost as a result of the measures she announced yesterday, coming on top of the increase in tax announced in the Budget?

Helen Grant Portrait Mrs Grant
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As I have said previously, these are sensible measures taken by a responsive Government and they will assist local communities and protect vulnerable people. They are balanced, proportionate and have business in mind too. Nothing more or less would have been appropriate.