Changes to the Budget Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Changes to the Budget

Harriett Baldwin Excerpts
Monday 11th June 2012

(11 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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Given that the policy does not come into effect until 1 October, we do not think any damage will have been done through the policy. We think that addressing the anomalies is the right thing to do, and we have taken the opportunity to improve the policy we initially announced.

Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con)
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Evidently, the most urgent question relating to the Budget changes are those to VAT on static caravans and hot pastries, while across the channel we literally have financial Armageddon happening. What would the Minister contrast between the management of this country’s finances and the management of those of Europe?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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This Government are determined to focus on the big issues we face. As a Government, we are showing determination to ensure that the UK remains in a safe place.