Sammy Wilson
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(13 years, 1 month ago)
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Mr Paterson
We have the Ulster fry, with which we can celebrate in numerous splendid establishments in Northern Ireland. I think the message is that we have stabilised the economy. We have moved out of the danger zone that we used to inhabit after inheriting the mess from the last Government, and today we can celebrate moving forward with a constructive Budget and specific measures to help small businesses in Northern Ireland.
Sammy Wilson (East Antrim) (DUP)
I hope that the Budget sizzles but does not burn the economy.
Does the Secretary of State believe that a corporation tax change for Northern Ireland which also imposes a huge financial burden on public expenditure is likely to promote the competitiveness to which he has referred? Will he ensure that if corporation tax is devolved, it is devolved at a fair rate and in a way that does not make it—
Mr Speaker
Order. I should be grateful for a reply from the Secretary of State.