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National Insurance Contributions Bill

Once again, my hon. Friend gives us pearls of wisdom. This is a day on which we should be returning our tax forms, and it seems that that is exactly what the Liberal Democrats, who appear to be absent, are doing. It is also a day on which a green budget has been produced by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, saying that there is a black hole in the nation's finances of £8 billion— ... I will take your advice, Mr. Deputy Speaker. We are seeing not only a price tag, but a loss of scrutiny, so I recommend that every hon. Member vote against the Bill.