Simon Baynes

Former Conservative MP for Clwyd South

Taxation of Banks

There have been votes in Parliament on taxation of banks. The "banking levy" is one such tax: it is charged annually based on the amount a bank holds in assets,.

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Simon Baynes consistently voted against higher taxes on banks

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Major votes

  • On 2 Feb 2022: Simon Baynes voted for a range of tax and pensions provisions including keeping key income tax rates unchanged and to increase the normal pension age to 57 from 6 April 2028. Show vote
  • On 1 Dec 2021: Simon Baynes was absent for a vote on Finance (No. 2) Bill — Clause 6 — Rate of Surcharge and Surcharge Allowance — Tax on Bank Profits Show vote
  • On 16 Nov 2021: Simon Baynes voted for a range of tax and pensions provisions including keeping key income tax rates unchanged and to increase the normal pension age to 57 from 6 April 2028. Show vote
  • On 16 Nov 2021: Simon Baynes voted for a range of tax and pensions provisions including keeping key income tax rates unchanged and to increase the normal pension age to 57 from 6 April 2028. Show vote

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