Debates between Lord Ashton of Hyde and Lord Stoneham of Droxford during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Ashton of Hyde and Lord Stoneham of Droxford
Tuesday 11th November 2014

(9 years, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde
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The noble Lord is being a bit mischievous in trying to get me to give guarantees on behalf of every government department. I agree with him that it is a recognisable and suitable aspiration and we would like to do that.

Lord Stoneham of Droxford Portrait Lord Stoneham of Droxford (LD)
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My Lords, after the success of the coalition Government in raising employment and tax thresholds, is the next priority to raise the contribution rate for national insurance?

Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde
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I am not in a position to answer that but I will write to my noble friend.