Proceeding contribution from Angus Brendan MacNeil (Scottish National Party) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 1 May 2008. It occurred during Debate on Child Poverty in Scotland.

Child Poverty in Scotland

If I could jump to the Minister’s aid, I know that her son is a share fisherman in Barra. As you will be aware, share fishermen face particular difficulties with tax credits, because of the seasonal nature of their work and changing catches. Fishermen frequently come to me with the difficulties that the hon. Gentleman is describing.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 475 c523
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Children Families Poverty Low pay Scotland Taxation
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Child Poverty in Scotland

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