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Proceeding contribution from Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 October 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Finance (No. 2) Bill.


Finance (No. 2) Bill

Well, the cut cost in excess of £300 million, and it is common sense that people do not change spending decisions based on a 2% difference. I shall move on, because time is running short and I wish to talk about two parts of the Bill. The first relates to the British film industry. The Bill contains a technical adjustment to film funding to allow more leeway in calculating the amount that is surrenderable for tax credit. That sounds complicated, but it is sensible. The real issue is the need for appreciation by this House of the film industry's economic contribution. I must confess to having a constituency involvement, in that Leavesden film studios, where much of ““Harry Potter”” was filmed, are in my constituency. The American company Warner Bros has announced that it is acquiring the site, and that there will be a big increase in employment. Hopefully those studios, as well as Pinewood, Elstree and many others, will continue their prosperity.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
516 c94-5 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Corporation tax Banks Capital investment Borrowing Film Financial institutions Economic situation Public expenditure Public sector debt Small businesses Tax allowances Taxation VAT Trusts Tax rates and bands Real estate investment trusts Enterprise investment scheme
Legislation
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2010-12
Link
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