Catherine McKinnell
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(12 years, 2 months ago)
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Sajid Javid
That is a central plank of the Government’s policy, and I am sure that my hon. Friend will agree that some of the changes we have already announced, such as those contained in the personal allowance, which I know he supports, are doing exactly that.
Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North) (Lab)
I congratulate the Minister on his appointment, but the Government’s tax and spending cuts have hit women and children the hardest, leaving families struggling and child poverty on the rise. The last time there was no woman in the Treasury was 17 years ago under the last Tory Government. Although I welcome him to his place, does he think that the Government’s record with women will get worse or better with no female voice at the table?
Sajid Javid
The Government have an excellent record on women in government—[Interruption.]