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Proceeding contribution from Greg Hands (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 12 May 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Finance Bill.


Finance Bill

The hon. Gentleman raises an interesting point. In general, as I have said, we are in favour of lower duty on lower-alcohol drinks. I do not want to get into more specifics about spirits.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
492 c812 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Companies Business Corporation tax Competition Capital investment Excise duties Business rates Public houses Tax allowances Tax avoidance Taxation VAT Tax rates and bands Trade competitiveness
Legislation
Finance Bill 2008-09
Link
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