Proceeding contribution from Owen Smith (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 13 July 2010. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HC) and Debate on bill on Finance Bill.

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I suggest that we return to this issue another day. However, I do not feel that the Exchequer Secretary has addressed some of the key points. Although it is true that many items are exempt from VAT, some important ones are not, as I highlighted. The issue has not been dealt with adequately this evening, and I will pursue it on another occasion. However, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Amendment proposed: 46, in clause 3, page 2, line 17, at end add—

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 513 c907
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Poverty Charities Exemptions Excise duties Fuels Economic situation Pensioners Low incomes Rural areas Taxation VAT Rescue services Tax burden Sunset clauses
Legislation: Finance Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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