Proceeding contribution from Helen Goodman (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 28 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Finance Bill.
Finance Bill
I agree with the hon. Gentleman about the importance of marriage, but I am not convinced that it is appropriate to encourage and recognise it through the tax system. The hon. Gentleman mentioned unfairness, and I think the question of fairness is the nub of the issue, for if the money were spent on benefits or tax credits for children rather than on a married tax allowance, far more children could be lifted out of poverty.
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- 530 c829
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- 2010-12
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- Contracts Devolved matters Corporation tax Devolution Health insurance Pensioners Public expenditure Married people Wales Tax allowances Taxation VAT
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- Finance (No. 3) Bill 2010-12
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