Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Jul 2015
Euro Area
"My right hon. Friend is making some incredibly important points. Would what he just quoted not be more accurately described as the “United States of Europe”?..."Gerald Howarth - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Jun 2015
European Union Referendum Bill
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Howarth, and to take part in this debate.
In following the hon. Member for Glenrothes (Peter Grant), I want to say two things. First, it is great to see the Scottish National party participating in this Union Parliament so vigorously. …..."Gerald Howarth - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Jun 2015
European Union Referendum Bill
"No, I will not.
This is a matter for the people of the United Kingdom to decide. Those who are taking advantage of our liberal society are of course most welcome, but we need to remember that it is for the British people to decide our future in the European …..."Gerald Howarth - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Jun 2015
European Union Referendum Bill
"No, I will not give way, because all three Members have spoken and intervened ad nauseam. I have a reception to go to for BAE Systems, the fourth largest defence manufacturer in the world, based in my constituency, and I do not wish to detain the Committee more than is …..."Gerald Howarth - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Jun 2015
European Union Referendum Bill
"It is quite clear that the right hon. Member for Gordon (Alex Salmond) is only distressed because he has not been invited. If he speaks to me very nicely, I might arrange for a wee ticket to be sent to him.
This is a very important subject. I want to …..."Gerald Howarth - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Jun 2015
European Union Referendum Bill
"I heard my hon. Friend’s intervention on my hon. Friend the Member for Stone, and he makes a valid point that we need to address. However, the purpose of amendment 10 is crystal clear: it is to stop the European Commission getting involved or funding third parties to get involved …..."Gerald Howarth - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Jun 2015
European Union Referendum Bill
"I should tell my hon. and gallant Friend that if he thinks the European Commission will be impartial in those matters, he has another think coming. I am sure he is far more worldly-wise than to give the Committee the impression that the European Commission will be even-handed. There is …..."Gerald Howarth - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Jun 2015
European Union Referendum Bill
"That is a very civilised remark from a very civilised Member, who together with me champions the cause of the sixth-form colleges. He and I have the finest sixth-form colleges in the country. Mine is slightly better than his, but there we go.
This debate in Committee is important. If …..."Gerald Howarth - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Asked by:
Gerald Howarth (Conservative - Aldershot)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when his Department plans to report publicly on the progress it has achieved using accelerated payment notices.
Answered by David Gauke
With regards to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) staff training on Accelerated Payments Notices, I would refer the hon. member to the answer I gave to a written question on 26 February 2015 (HC Deb, 26 February 2015, cW).
The number of HMRC officials currently engaged in dealing with Accelerated Payments Notices is 270Full Time Equivalents.
With regards to HMRC’s plans to report the progress on Accelerated Payments, I would refer the hon. member to my answer of 10 February (HC Deb, 10 February 2015, cW)
Written Question
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Asked by:
Gerald Howarth (Conservative - Aldershot)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many officials in his Department are engaged in dealing with accelerated payment notices.
Answered by David Gauke
With regards to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) staff training on Accelerated Payments Notices, I would refer the hon. member to the answer I gave to a written question on 26 February 2015 (HC Deb, 26 February 2015, cW).
The number of HMRC officials currently engaged in dealing with Accelerated Payments Notices is 270Full Time Equivalents.
With regards to HMRC’s plans to report the progress on Accelerated Payments, I would refer the hon. member to my answer of 10 February (HC Deb, 10 February 2015, cW)