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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 25 Jun 2019
Beer Duty Rates

"I thank the Minister for pointing that out. I am well aware that it was his predecessor; it was the Minister incumbent at the time.

I sent a long and detailed reply to the letter, but the response was almost word for word the same as the first. Four words …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 25 Jun 2019
Beer Duty Rates

"I celebrate that positive action; it is great that the duty is 18% lower than in 2012.

The Alcohol Health Alliance concludes that previous across-the-board cuts in beer duty have helped supermarkets to continue to undermine on-trade sales, while failing to slow the rate of pub closures. Despite the Government’s …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 25 Jun 2019
Beer Duty Rates

"I ran a pub with my wife—the Kings Head on Kings Head Hill, Chingford—in one of those moments when my acting career was not going too well.

Pubs are also positive for our high streets. They attract visitors, so closures are counterproductive to the Government’s efforts to revitalise our urban …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 25 Jun 2019
Beer Duty Rates

"My hon. Friend will appreciate that there is a great artisan skill in looking after beers, such as knowing how to tap and spile, when to leave the beer waiting, and serving it when it is just right...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 25 Jun 2019
Beer Duty Rates

"Might it not be worth consulting and finding out whether some sort of reduction in cider duty might also help to preserve the pub in the future?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 03 Apr 2019
Non-stun Slaughter of Animals

"Are we not aiming for a civilised society in which we honour the meat that feeds us by giving it a good a life and as painless an end as possible?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 03 Apr 2019
Non-stun Slaughter of Animals

"I thank my hon. Friend for his generosity in giving way. If we introduce labelling on stun and non-stun meat in this country, will that not also send a message to countries where the actual torture of animals is a regular part of the slaughtering process? I speak of some …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Beer Taxation and Pubs

"I thank the hon. Lady for giving way because she has just reminded me of something. I have been to the Owain Glyndwr pub in Corwen, when I was working at Theatr Clywd over the way. As an actor who toured the country for the best part of 50 years—I …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Beer Taxation and Pubs

"In 1987...."
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Written Question
Film: Finance
Tuesday 19th March 2019

Asked by: Giles Watling (Conservative - Clacton)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme in helping domestic film production companies raise funding.

Answered by Mel Stride - Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme was introduced in 2012 to support investment in very early-stage companies, which often struggle to access growth capital.

As a non-sectoral scheme, no assessment has been made of the application of the SEIS to specific industries or sectors. Since its introduction, the scheme has helped over 8,000 companies from a range of industries to raise around £800 million in investment.

The government recognises the importance of the film industry to the UK economy, which is why it offers specific support for the production of culturally British films. Last year alone the film tax relief provided support worth £469 million, in addition to nearly £70 million in direct funding.