All 2 Debates between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Jessica Morden

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Debate between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Jessica Morden
Tuesday 17th April 2018

(5 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jessica Morden Portrait Jessica Morden (Newport East) (Lab)
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T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr Philip Hammond)
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My principal responsibility is to ensure economic stability and the continued prosperity of the British people. I shall do so by building on the plans set out in the autumn Budget and the spring statement. The Government are determined to meet the important challenges we face and to seize the opportunities ahead as we create an economy fit for the future.

Jessica Morden Portrait Jessica Morden
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The Treasury is holding on to £10 million from the Roadchef employees benefit trust following a High Court dispute. Can Ministers ensure that HMRC returns the money to the trust with interest so that the 4,000 workers and former staff, including a number of my constituents, can finally receive what is owed to them?

Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Hammond
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We touched on this matter earlier, I think. It is important that HMRC deals with matters separately from Ministers, but we are aware that HMRC is in discussion with the trustees in this case and we hope for a resolution soon.

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Debate between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Jessica Morden
Tuesday 9th June 2015

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Hammond
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In a word, it is not.

Jessica Morden Portrait Jessica Morden (Newport East) (Lab)
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12. What steps his Department is taking to protect Christians from persecution worldwide.