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Oral Answers to Questions

Gregory Campbell Excerpts
Tuesday 14th November 2023

(5 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gregory Campbell Portrait Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)
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The Government have done a lot to raise personal allowances, for which our party has advocated for many years. However, given that that is an improvement for people at the bottom end of the income scale, will the Treasury now turn its view towards hard-working, middle-income families, who also want a reduction in their tax burden?

Nigel Huddleston Portrait Nigel Huddleston
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We appreciate the support for taking 3 million of the lowest-paid people out of paying income tax altogether since 2010—an important and significant change. I understand the hon. Gentleman’s comments, but I cannot comment further, especially this close to a fiscal event.