Finance Bill

There clearly are. People will draw their own conclusions from the contributions made in the debate. I did not think that the answers given from the Treasury Bench were adequate. My right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary is probably the most gifted member of the Treasury team and he knows that his performance was below par. I hope that many hon. Members will join us in the Lobby. Question put, That the clause be read a Second time:— The House divided: Ayes 67, Noes 269.