Finance Bill

Debate between Fiona Bruce and Michael Connarty

Tuesday 28th June 2011 Commons Chamber

[Fiona Bruce]

The transferable allowance would help to reduce those costs, and would therefore be an investment very well made. The £550 million cost of the partially transferable allowance proposed by the Conservatives prior to the general election represents just 1.3% of the direct costs of family breakdown, as calculated by the Relationships Foundation—[Interruption.] And just 2.16% of the direct costs of family breakdown, as calculated by the same organisation—

[Michael Connarty]

Will the hon. Lady give way, in this so-called debate?

[Fiona Bruce]

No. [Hon. Members: “Go on!”] I will not. [Interruption.]

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)]

The hon. Lady should carry on.

[Michael Connarty]

rose—

[Fiona Bruce]

I am going to conclude.

[Michael Connarty]

rose—

[Mr Deputy Speaker]

Order. I ask the hon. Gentleman to resume his seat. Fiona Bruce has made it absolutely clear that she has no intention of giving way at this stage. I am sure that she will make it clear if she changes her mind.