Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 21 January 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Child Poverty Bill.

Child Poverty Bill

Yes, evasion is a key issue, but avoidance could well involve seeking to convert income to capital, or to some other kind of asset which might be enjoyed but is not necessarily accountable as income for tax purposes or for any other reason.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 716 c198GC
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Disability Children Children in care Accountability Disadvantaged Costs Fraud Employment Families Education Households Low incomes Ministerial responsibility Public appointments Poverty Public bodies Public consultation Lone parents Statistics Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Training Travellers Tax evasion Self-employed Child Poverty Commission
Legislation: Child Poverty Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Child Poverty Bill

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