Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Tony Lloyd (Labour). It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.
Tax Credits
- Question
- What recent assessment he has made of the effect on the economy of the operation of tax credits.
- Answer
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Tax credits have supported the economy in the downturn, responding quickly when household income falls. Last October, 400,000 households whose income had fallen since the start of the year were receiving, on average, £37 a week more in tax credits.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 507 c718
- 322195
- Session
- 2009-10
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Welfare tax credits
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- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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