Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen McPartland and Danny Alexander

Tuesday 9th December 2014 Commons Chamber

[Danny Alexander]

I am not sure that last fact is absolutely correct. The level of VAT we have at the moment I think is the right one for the country and I certainly would not advocate any further increases. The right measures for small businesses are the reductions in business rates that we have put in place, which I would hope the hon. Gentleman would welcome. The fundamental review of business rates that we are now undertaking is an opportunity for every Member of this House, and small business across the country, to make the argument on how they want this outdated and outmoded system to be reformed.

[Stephen McPartland (Stevenage) (Con)]

9. What recent steps he has taken to reduce tax avoidance.