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Proceeding contribution from Andrew Gwynne (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 28 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Finance Bill.


Finance Bill

My right hon. Friend is absolutely right to draw the House's attention to new clause 10. All it asks for is an impact assessment of the rate of VAT on UK economic growth. Is it not the case that, since the VAT rate was increased, consumer confidence has flatlined and retail sales have fallen?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
530 c893 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Contracts Devolved matters Corporation tax Devolution Health insurance Pensioners Public expenditure Married people Wales Tax allowances Taxation VAT
Legislation
Finance (No. 3) Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk