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Proceeding contribution from Denis MacShane (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 27 November 2006. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Treasury and Work and Pensions.


Treasury and Work and Pensions

I am sure that the hon. Gentleman will have his due place in them when they appear. Yes, there were problems with the tax credit system. There are still problems with the tax credit system. But it has helped thousands of my poorest constituents to have some kind of decent income, and the hon. Gentleman’s sneering, condescending, patronising, offensive dismissal of poverty in this country is a disgrace to the House.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
453 c840 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Climate change Economic situation Poverty Pensions Public sector Public expenditure Statistics Welfare tax credits Taxation Skilled workers Unemployment Productivity World economy
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