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Proceeding contribution from Stephen Timms (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 26 June 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Finance Bill.


Finance Bill

No, I will not give way. The Bill rises to that challenge with targeted and economically efficient carbon saving measures—for example, to air passenger duty and vehicle excise duty. There are measures to reduce household carbon emissions as well, including incentives for energy efficiency in the current building stock and in new build. [Interruption.] Clause 19 is particularly interesting. It will help to kick-start the market for zero carbon homes like those planned for Galleons Park, a development going forward in my constituency. Finally, on the environment, clause 16 implements—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
462 c288 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conditions of employment Companies Agriculture Age Conservation Combined heat and power Annuities Buildings Capital allowances Housing Investment Energy Electricity generation Insurance companies Industry Grants Inheritance tax Personal income Pensions Property Pension funds Sales Small businesses Tax allowances Renewable energy Tax avoidance Taxation Technology Tax rates and bands Self-employed Solar power Carbon emissions Stamp duty land tax Alternatively secured pensions Managed service companies
Legislation
Finance Bill 2006-07
Link
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