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Business question from Robert Halfon (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 16 December 2010. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

Will the Leader of the House find time for an urgent debate on costs to small businesses? Two of my Harlow constituents— Mr Raymond Patten and his daughter—have a small business outside Harlow. Their business costs have increased severely this year, with business rates up by 50% and licensing costs trebling. Does my right hon. Friend agree that while this Government are doing many excellent things to help businesses, we must not give with one hand and take away with the other?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
520 c1059-60 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Business
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk