"If the hon. Lady will give me one moment, I will finish answering the previous intervention.
When we seek to change the taxation of small businesses, it is vital that we should do so in a way that reduces the net impact on business...." Oliver Dowden - View Speech
"I will come on to such points, but full consultation on any measures is important to inform exactly the situation faced by small businesses. The Chair of the Treasury Committee, my right hon. Friend the Member for Chichester (Mr Tyrie), has pointed out the specific problem of those without access …..." Oliver Dowden - View Speech
"There is an issue, but the Government have said in their response to the petition that they will consider it. I hope for clarification on the question of the speed of broadband connection—businesses in my and many other constituencies rely on fast broadband, so for it not to be in …..." Oliver Dowden - View Speech
"That is an important point. While there are questions to raise, it is important not to get carried away. The overall direction of Government travel is towards having a digital system for tax returns, and I hope that Members agree that that is the right thing to do. The questions …..." Oliver Dowden - View Speech
"My hon. Friend makes an important point. As I alluded to earlier, a lot of press coverage has suggested that this requirement amounts to quarterly tax returns. Whatever reservations we may have, it is pretty clear that it does not amount to that. I would welcome the Minister’s explicit assurance …..." Oliver Dowden - View Speech
"The right hon. Lady makes an important point about the contribution of women to the economy. One of the Government’s great success stories is the rise in female labour participation. Many of those women are involved in small businesses or are self-employed. I hope that the consultation considers all those …..." Oliver Dowden - View Speech
"Thank you for your chairmanship, Mr Hanson. I will wind up very briefly indeed. I was reminded by Scottish Members that it is Burns night, so I shall not detain people for much longer at all.
I thank all hon. Members for their contributions. We have particularly benefited from the …..." Oliver Dowden - View Speech