(9 years, 6 months ago)
Commons ChamberI regularly update Parliament on the precise figures. So far, we are at almost £1 billion. Of course, the payments for the annuitants will continue for the rest of their lives.
10. What fiscal steps he is taking to encourage small businesses to grow.
(9 years, 10 months ago)
Commons ChamberThe Government are delighted that the UK recently, once again, topped the poll as the No. 1 location for a global financial centre. We believe that our legal system, language, geographical location and brilliant skilled workforce, and many other factors, contribute to this being an excellent place to locate a global financial services firm.
12. What steps he is taking to tackle the productivity gap.