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House of Commons · General Debate

Capital Gains Tax

28 April 2021 · 4 other contributors

Opened by Jesse Norman Con Hereford and South Herefordshire

Taxation

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Jesse Norman raised concerns about capital gains tax in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves the draft Double Taxation Relief (Federal Republic of Germany) Order 2021
  • Discusses the draft Double Taxation Relief (Sweden) Order 2021
  • No specific asks of the government or commitments made are recorded

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Jesse Norman Con Hereford and South Herefordshire

Moves the draft Double Taxation Relief (Federal Republic of Germany) Order 2021, laid before the House on 15 March. Also discusses the draft Double Taxation Relief (Sweden) Order 2021.

Other contributors (4)
  • Eleanor Laing

    Moves to discuss the draft Double Taxation Relief (Sweden) Order 2021, laid before the House on 15 March.

  • James Murray Lab Co-op Ealing North

    Responds on behalf of the Opposition. Acknowledges the importance of the BEPS project and raises concerns about parliamentary scrutiny, transparency, and accountability regarding the orders' impact assessment and wider context.

  • Kirsty Blackman SNP Aberdeen North

    Raises personal issues related to depression and mental health. Criticises the explanatory notes for lacking sufficient information and raises concerns about significant impacts that are not being accounted for in the assessments.

  • Jesse Norman Con Hereford and South Herefordshire

    Responds to criticisms, acknowledges the importance of mental health issues raised by Kirsty Blackman. Defends the explanatory notes and provides context regarding parliamentary scrutiny and the measures' purpose.

Shadow Response

James Murray

Responds on behalf of the Opposition. Acknowledges the importance of the BEPS project and raises concerns about parliamentary scrutiny, transparency, and accountability regarding the orders' impact assessment and wider context.

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