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Debate between Alister Jack and Elizabeth Truss
Tuesday 17th April 2018

(6 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Elizabeth Truss Portrait Elizabeth Truss
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It is extremely worrying that those on the Opposition Benches would rather see young people out of work and without opportunities than in work, learning and getting the skills for their future. All the evidence shows that if we set the rate too high we see youth unemployment, which is exactly what happened under the previous Labour Government.

Alister Jack Portrait Mr Alister Jack (Dumfries and Galloway) (Con)
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9. What assessment he has made of the effect of the recent reduction in corporation tax on employment and wages.