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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 28 Feb 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"9. What discussions his Department has had with the Department for Communities and Local Government on the potential effect on the economy of the level of social care funding. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 28 Feb 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"The lack of funding for social care is having a devastating impact on people requiring care, carers and workers themselves. The 3% levy raises only £2.8 million for Rochdale. That does not even cover the cost of increasing the minimum wage for care workers. Does the Minister accept that?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 23 Nov 2016
Autumn Statement

"I am interested in the National Infrastructure Commission investment and the money that is going to LEPs in the north of England—that is to be welcomed. I accept that the Chancellor has said that the Transport Secretary will be making an announcement very soon, but does the Chancellor not agree …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Mar 2016
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

"On that point, I also welcome the fact that, from 2017, 600,000 small businesses will be taken out of business rates, but it does not happen for a year. Retail business rate relief, which is worth £1,500, has also been abolished, but small shop owners will still have to pay …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Mar 2016
Local Government: Ethical Procurement

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Streeter. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Northfield (Richard Burden), who made a fantastic and important speech, as did my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield South East (Mr Betts). He made a helpful speech. …..."
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Written Question
Council Tax: Valuation
Monday 14th March 2016

Asked by: Simon Danczuk (Independent - Rochdale)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average time taken is by the Valuation Office Agency to assess new properties to give them a council tax band; and how many such cases have taken longer than three months in the last three years.

Answered by David Gauke

Most recent information from operational systems shows that between 01 March 2013 and 29 February 2016, the Valuation Office Agency took an average (mean) of 17.5 working days to update the Council Tax Valuation Lists for England and Wales with entries for new properties. Out of these, 23,599 cases (representing 5% of the total) took longer than 3 months (defined as 60 working days). Over 99% of all cases are resolved within the first 4 months.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Jul 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"Will the business rates review help small businesses? It is a simple question for a simply smart Minister...."
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Written Question
Small Businesses: Bank Services
Thursday 20th November 2014

Asked by: Simon Danczuk (Independent - Rochdale)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the ease of opening bank accounts for small businesses.

Answered by Andrea Leadsom

The Government has put in place a range of measures to support small businesses, including making it easier for them to find a bank that meets their needs. For example, the Business Banking Insight survey will help the UK's SMEs understand their options, make decisions about who they should bank with, and plan how they will finance their growth. It provides detailed information on what the UK's SMEs think about every aspect of their bank, and includes a ranking of banks against key indicators.

In addition, the British Bankers' Association website hosts a 'Business Account Finder'. This provides information on a range of financial services available to businesses, including current accounts. It presents a list of the most competitive current accounts available with separate sections for sole traders, limited companies, charities and other types of business.

Written Question
Biometrics: Post Offices
Thursday 1st May 2014

Asked by: Simon Danczuk (Independent - Rochdale)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps he is taking to incentivise the sale of alcohol-free beers and ciders.

Answered by Baroness Morgan of Cotes

Beers and ciders below 1.2 per cent alcohol by volume are exempt from alcohol duties.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 19 Mar 2014
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

"Youth contracts...."
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