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Proceeding contribution from David Gauke (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 22 March 2007. It occurred during Budget debate on Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation.


Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

If the hon. Lady is asking whether I think that the tax and benefits system—it is important to add the ““benefits”” part—can contribute to keeping couples together, the answer is yes. To be honest, I suspect that the issue is more to do with the carrot of favourable tax arrangements than the stick of unfavourable arrangements, and that is more beneficial for lone parents. That is an important point.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
458 c1030 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Corporation tax Budgets Health services Finance Education Further education Income tax Higher education Economic situation NHS Welfare tax credits Schools Taxation Budget March 2007
Link
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