Proceeding contribution from Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 25 June 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Finance Bill.

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There clearly are. People will draw their own conclusions from the contributions made in the debate. I did not think that the answers given from the Treasury Bench were adequate. My right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary is probably the most gifted member of the Treasury team and he knows that his performance was below par. I hope that many hon. Members will join us in the Lobby. Question put, That the clause be read a Second time:— The House divided: Ayes 67, Noes 269.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 462 c122
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Companies Costs Air passenger duty Committees Fraud Income tax Excise duties EU internal trade Legislation Internet Personal savings Low incomes Petrol Registration Small businesses Tax allowances Repayments Tax avoidance Taxation VAT Tax rates and bands Rural areas Second homes Tax evasion Revenue and Customs Equity Retrospective legislation
Legislation: Finance Bill 2006-07
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