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Tax Credits

At every point, I have been prepared to acknowledge that there are problems. Indeed, I gave a specific written answer in the context of a particular question about computer problems. Both before and since then, I have conceded that there were problems and explained their nature and extent. I explained the problems that were being caused as well as the need to address them and make changes in the system. Tax credits help the Government to reach their targets on eradicating child poverty, but of course there is substantial room for improvement. That is what the reports say, that is what I am responding to, and that is what I have kept the House informed on.