Tuesday, 6 February 2024
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What recent steps he has taken to ensure fairness in the application of the tax system.
If he will make an assessment of the impact of his Department’s tax policies on economic growth in Scotland during this Parliament.
What fiscal steps his Department is taking to help increase the level of business investment.
If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the loan charge on levels of bankruptcy.
What steps he is taking to help support homeowners with mortgages.
What recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of economic growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025.
What recent assessment he has made of the impact of increases in the cost of living on living standards.
If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of removing the cap on bankers’ bonuses on the financial sector.
Whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of abolishing non-domiciled tax status.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in mortgage interest rates during this Parliament on household disposable income.
Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on funding for a UK-wide infected blood compensation scheme.
What fiscal steps his Department is taking to support small businesses.
What steps his Department is taking to support growth in the financial services sector.
What recent fiscal steps he has taken to help tackle regional economic inequalities.
What recent progress he has made on raising the level of the national living wage.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Last week, we saw the lid lifted off the secret empire of Tory Tees Valley Mayor Lord Houchen, and the 28 recommendations for improvement in the way he does...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Sally-Ann Hart presented a Bill to make provision for and in connection with the making available of information about support available...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Emily Thornberry presented a Bill to amend the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991 in relation to grants to persons...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Before we begin the debate on banning knives and swords from UK streets, I remind hon. Members that, under the terms of the House resolution on sub judice matters, they should not refer to any...
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(3)(a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings up to and including Third Reading shall be taken at the sitting on...
(4) When the Bill has been read a second time: (a) it shall, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the...
(8) If any Message on the Bill (other than a Message that the House of Lords agrees with the Bill without amendment or agrees with any Message from this House) is expected from the House of Lords...
(12) Paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 83H (Programme orders: reasons committee) apply in relation to any committee to be appointed to draw up reasons after proceedings have been...
(13) Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings on the Bill to which this Order applies. (14)(a) No Motion shall be made, except by a designated...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere and the European Space Agency (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before...
That the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (High-Risk Countries) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024, No. 69), dated 22 January 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22...
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I rise to present a petition on behalf of the constituents of Linlithgow and East Falkirk in relation to road freight rates. Virtually everything we eat, wear and consume travels by road haulage....
I am pleased to present a petition to Parliament calling for the protection of Breakwater beach in Brixham. The petition has been organised and assembled by Robin and Rebecca Hooker, who have...
Last month I was honoured to join worshippers for Friday prayers at Hillview Islamic centre in Shettleston, who expressed their horror at the humanitarian crisis that sadly is unfolding in Gaza....
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Joy Morrissey.)
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
