4. Question No. 4—Small BusinessHon JACQUI DEAN (National—Waitaki) to the Minister for Small BusinessQuestion No. 4—Small Business4. Hon JACQUI DEAN (National—Waitaki) to the Minister for Small Business: What is his response to the recent MYOB report showing 67 percent of the small businesses surveyed were against the Tax Working Group's proposed capital gains tax?Hon STUART NASH (Minister for Small Business): Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) has confirmed that the survey was finalised before the Tax Working Group report was even released. There was no information given to those who took part in the survey about the 19 recommendations in the Tax Working Group report that were there to help with small and medium sized enterprises' (SMEs') compliance costs. I would also note the Horizon survey that came out last week which said that more people support a capital gains tax than oppose one and I tend to place more credibility on this survey. Hon Jacqui Dean: What's the new information the Minister just noted that they should be aware of?Hon STUART NASH: New information? The fact that the Horizon survey came out last week and said that more people supported a capital gains tax than were against one. Hon Jacqui Dean: So what reassurances can he give to the 81 percent of small businesses who are opposed to the capital gains tax that are directly involved in agriculture forestry and fisheries? Hon STUART NASH: I would say to those businesses to read the report but I would also say that this Government is considering all options. We are listening very closely to the feedback given and no decisions at this point have been made. Hon Jacqui Dean: Does he think that uncertainty around the potential costs of the implementation and compliance of a capital gains tax on small business is conducive to business confidence?Hon STUART NASH: I will say once again that we are considering all options we are listening to all voices and at this point in time no decisions have been made. Hon Jacqui Dean: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. The Minister didn't answer the question.SPEAKER: I think he did. I think he's certainly addressed it and I think he probably answered it as well. Hon Jacqui Dean: Does he agree that according to the MYOB Business Monitor's latest economic data small business operators are concerned about the direction of the economy or are they just wrong? Hon STUART NASH: Mr Speaker—SPEAKER: No—the member will resume his seat—it doesn't relate to the original question. It's a very specific question about capital gains tax. Just because there was a survey with other questions in it doesn't mean that the member can move off on to those. Further supplementary? Hon Jacqui Dean: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Is it an extra supplementary or can I replace it?SPEAKER: You've lost your supplementary.Hon Jacqui Dean: Thank you. How does the Government plan to reverse the dissatisfaction that nearly half of SME business operators have expressed in the MYOB survey in this Government's year of delivery and will he take responsibility for that?Hon STUART NASH: It's a question I'm delighted to answer. What I will say is: 1 April R & D tax credits. I'll talk about the drop in ACC levies. I'll talk about e-invoicing between New Zealand and Australia which is expected to save both countries about $30 billion. I would also say that Minister Faafoi and I are doing a review of unfair trade practices. I would also say that the Small Business Council is looking—SPEAKER: OK. That's enough thank you.Hon Gerry Brownlee: Well it's not enough to change the position but anyway.SPEAKER: Mr Brownlee no commentary on my rulings please.Hon Gerry Brownlee: Was that a ruling?SPEAKER: Do I have to order you to or will you anyway?Hon Gerry Brownlee: No no of course not. I withdraw and apologise.SPEAKER: Thank you.