MP suggests further cuts to Small Business Corporation Tax
Today, in the House of Commons during Treasury Questions, John Baron MP pressed the Rt. Hon. George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the need to boost economic growth as the best way of reducing our National Debt.
John said:
“The Labour Government more than doubled the National Debt and this Government has done well to reduce the deficit by 25% – but this still means we are adding to our debts albeit at three quarters of the pace. Financial repression and QE will help reduce the debt through higher inflation, but may I encourage the Chancellor – despite positive measures in the Autumn Statement – to be bolder in encouraging economic growth including cutting Small Business Corporation Tax, which is the only credible way out of our dilemma.”
The Chancellor agreed that economic growth was important and highlighted some of the measures that the Coalition Government has introduced to encourage growth.
Afterwards John said:
“This recession is unusual, because it is built on high debt. Previous Governments have lived beyond their means. Whilst keeping interest rates artificially low and printing money will encourage higher inflation, what we need is far bolder initiatives to encourage economic growth.”
“These initiatives should include cutting much further Small Business Corporation Tax. Cash-flow is king for SMEs who can play a vital role in boosting economic growth.”
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Date: 11th December 2012
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