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Capital Gains Tax
28 April 2021
Lead MP
Jesse Norman
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
TaxationStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 4
At a Glance
Jesse Norman raised concerns about capital gains tax in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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
Shadow Response
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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