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Proceeding contribution from Stephen Pound (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 23 November 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on National Insurance Contributions Bill.


National Insurance Contributions Bill

That is extremely generous of the Minister. All I can say is that if he was surprised, imagine how I felt. The Minister just gave the figure for receipts following on from the increase in VAT. Are his figures based on current patterns of consumption or on an anticipated level of consumption? Most economists would say that the VAT increase will depress demand and reduce consumption.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
519 c193 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Business Employment Employees' contributions Employers' contributions Increases National insurance contributions New businesses Tax allowances VAT Tax rates and bands Labour market
Legislation
National Insurance Contributions Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk