Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jessica Morden and David Gauke

Tuesday 10th March 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Gauke]

We are not afraid of anything. The Government have been more successful at prosecuting criminals involved in tax evasions, more successful at closing tax avoidance loopholes and more successful at getting money in. That is a record we can be proud of.

[Jessica Morden (Newport East) (Lab)]

2. What proportion of recipients of tax credits are in employment.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jessica Morden and David Gauke

Tuesday 11th March 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Gauke]

The reality is that the west midlands, as with other parts of the country, is growing strongly. Today’s figures show that manufacturing has grown by 3.3% over the past year, and that is particularly important for the west midlands. The reality is that we are moving into a period of growth, and that is encouraging. Further work needs to be done, but the truth is that this Government have succeeded in turning around the mess that we inherited.

[Jessica Morden (Newport East) (Lab)]

13. What discussions he has had with energy-intensive industries on measures to be included in the 2014 Budget.