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Wed 8th Sep 2010

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Debate between David Gauke and David Hamilton
Wednesday 8th September 2010

(14 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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HMRC is examining potential risks on an ongoing basis.

David Hamilton Portrait Mr David Hamilton (Midlothian) (Lab)
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May I first congratulate the Minister on moving from the £50 limit to a £300 limit? That will be very helpful. However, many thousands of the 1.4 million people will have changed circumstances. They may now be unemployed, have mortgages or be on short-time working. Will that be taken into consideration? For ever the pragmatist, may I suggest that a direct line be set up for MPs? I imagine that I will have to put a revolving door in my constituency surgery.

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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I note the hon. Gentleman’s point about a direct line, and I will certainly put that to HMRC management. I reiterate that we accept that there may be hardship, and I am sure his constituents will welcome the announcement today about repayments potentially being spread over three years.