Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Charlie Elphicke Excerpts
Tuesday 21st December 2010

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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Had we proceeded with the spending formula that existed under the previous Government, some of the deprived areas that are most dependent on central Government grant would have faced a greater cut than the one in the proposals announced by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.

Charlie Elphicke Portrait Charlie Elphicke (Dover) (Con)
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Does the Minister agree with me, and my constituents in Dover and Deal, that the council tax freeze is very welcome, and stands in sharp contrast to the massive rises that have hit the poor, elderly and vulnerable in recent years?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. The question is about the comprehensive spending review.