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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hain (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 25 February 2010. It occurred during Debate on Welsh Affairs.

Welsh Affairs

I know that there is concern about business rates and the changes in Wales, but 60 per cent. of businesses benefit from those changes according to the Welsh Assembly Government. The reasons for petrol station closures are much broader than the hon. Gentleman suggests, and not least among them are the extremely cheap prices from supermarkets. To my regret—as a result of market forces, not of action by this Government—they are forcing too many local petrol stations to close.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
506 c472 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Broadcasting Banks Devolution Credit Broadband Incentives Internet Economic situation NHS Pensioners Poverty Minimum wage Public expenditure Public service Telecommunications Small businesses Wales Welsh language Taxation Unemployment Welsh Government Economic recession
Link
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