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Proceeding contribution from Kate Green (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 5 March 2012. It occurred during Opposition day on Living Standards.


Living Standards

Although, of course, it is desirable to lift more people on low wages out of tax, is it not the case that this is not a particularly well-targeted measure in difficult times because it applies exactly the same tax advantage to higher paid people?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
541 c640 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Child benefit Disadvantaged Benefits rules Women Families Economic situation Personal income Low incomes Poverty Public expenditure Low pay Public finance Welfare tax credits Working tax credit Taxation Unemployment Standard of living Cuts
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk