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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 14 July 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 July 2015 (named day). It was answered by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Monday, 20 July 2015 on behalf of the Treasury.


Social Security: Reform

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with charities on the proposed changes to welfare policy announced in the Summer Budget 2015.

Answer

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has regular discussions with stakeholders on a wide range of topics.

The tax cuts and reforms to the welfare system move Britain from a low wage, high tax, and high welfare society to a higher wage, lower tax, and lower welfare society.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7088
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Charities Reform Social security
Link
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