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Debate between Alistair Burt and Natalie McGarry
Tuesday 7th July 2015

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alistair Burt Portrait Alistair Burt
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Yes, age and rurality come up quite regularly in discussions about funding for the contract. It can plainly be seen that there might be an increase in costs for rural areas, but it has been difficult for those involved in contract negotiations to pin it down to specific evidence. I assure my hon. Friend, however, that both age and rurality issues will remain very important for those deciding on the future contract and he can be sure that they will be taken into account.

Natalie McGarry Portrait Natalie McGarry (Glasgow East) (SNP)
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T9. Given the proven link between poverty in childhood and ill health in adulthood, what advice has the Secretary of State given the Chancellor about not driving more children into poverty and ill health through cuts to tax credits?

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