Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Gregory Campbell Excerpts
Tuesday 16th January 2018

(6 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Elizabeth Truss Portrait Elizabeth Truss
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I am surprised that the hon. Lady is not interested in the news we heard earlier, which is that those on the lowest incomes have seen a 7% real-terms pay rise since 2015, enabling them to support their families.

Gregory Campbell Portrait Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)
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Does the Chief Secretary agree that one of the best ways of creating employment is to simplify tax structures to help small and medium-sized enterprises to create employment right across the United Kingdom?

Elizabeth Truss Portrait Elizabeth Truss
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The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. This Government have cut red tape and taxes. We have cut basic rate tax by £1,000 for working people, which has encouraged more people to get jobs and more companies to take people on. That is why we are seeing economic success.