Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 May 2019
Financial Exclusion: Access to Cash
"I spoke to John Lyons, who runs the Carntyne and Riddrie Credit Union. He made it clear that the reason the Greater Milton and Possilpark Credit Union failed my constituents was that credit unions were previously allowed to share resources between each other. Owing to punitive restrictions on regulations, that …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Asked by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of VAT relief for renovations to and rehabilitation of historic buildings including pre-1919 tenement properties in Glasgow.
Answered by Mel Stride
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Government makes available a reduced rate of VAT at five per cent applicable for renovations of properties after a prolonged period without use and listed buildings that have been substantially reconstructed.
There are currently no plans to allow the VAT relief to all renovations of historic buildings.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Apr 2019
Discrimination in Football
"Will the Minister undertake to speak to fans’ organisations, such as Fans Against Criminalisation, to make sure that the route to sorting out bigotry and racism lies in using fans to boot it out, rather than criminalising them unnecessarily?..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 04 Apr 2019
IR35 Tax Reforms
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gapes. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Rutherglen and Hamilton West (Ged Killen) for securing the debate and pulling together the necessary support from the Backbench Business Committee. This debate is a good example of the constituency MP …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 04 Apr 2019
IR35 Tax Reforms
"My hon. Friend is making important points about the flaws in current thinking. With the consultation on expansion due to start in the next month or so, there is an urgent risk. Does she think we need to pause and reassess the roll-out before we blunder into it and cause …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 04 Apr 2019
IR35 Tax Reforms
"My hon. Friend makes an important point about the roll-out being restricted to larger businesses, which the Minister referred to. The changes will inevitably also impact small businesses, which are contractors with areas of expertise. For example, a large bank such as Barclays might commission a software expert to come …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 15th March 2019
Asked by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the cumulative impact of social security changes from 2010 on disabled people.
Answered by Elizabeth Truss
The Treasury, along with other relevant departments, carefully considers the impact of its decisions on those sharing protected characteristics - including at Budgets and other fiscal events - in line with both its legal obligations and with its strong commitment to promoting fairness. The Treasury regularly publishes detailed analysis of trends in income and the impact of policy decisions on tax, welfare and public spending on households of different incomes.
We spend over £50 billion a year on benefits to support disabled people and people with health conditions, and the number of working age disabled people in employment has increased by 930,000 since 2013.
Written Question
Monday 25th February 2019
Asked by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will hold a meeting with the hon. Member for Glasgow North East on the effect of the IR35 tax reforms on the personal finances of people living in Glasgow North East constituency.
Answered by Mel Stride
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
Unfortunately, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is unable to meet to discuss the off-payroll working rules at this time.
The Government will shortly publish a consultation on the reform to the off-payroll working rules in the private sector. Before any legislative changes are made HMRC will publish a Tax Information and Impact Note, assessing the impacts of the policy.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 14 Feb 2019
Santander Closures and Local Communities
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell. I pay tribute to my constituency neighbour, the hon. Member for Glasgow East (David Linden), for securing this debate. He spoke very powerfully about the impact that these bank closures will have on the city of Glasgow and further …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 14 Feb 2019
Santander Closures and Local Communities
"I accept that observation. To be fair, my interaction with a physical branch is limited, because I have adopted new technology—I suppose it is because I am a millennial. I use the banking app for TSB, despite some recent difficulties with the transfer from Lloyds TSB using the banking technology. …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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