Early Day Motion·EDM 501

OWNER MANAGED BUSINESSES

27 January 2004138 Signatures

Motion Text

That this House notes the Government's plans to reverse its tax treatment of owner managed businesses; is deeply concerned that this could result in severe financial hardship for thousands of family businesses and thus damage enterprise; asks the Chancellor to explain why his tax incentives went wrong; and urges him to meet with and consult small business representatives prior to the Budget.