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Oral Answers to Questions

Harriett Baldwin Excerpts
Tuesday 29th January 2013

(11 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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The hon. Gentleman raises a very specific issue. I think he will understand that I have not looked at that particular concern of his constituent, but I will be happy to look at it in more detail if he provides me with more information.

Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con)
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Can the Minister explain why, at a time when we are having to make such difficult decisions on public spending, it is fair to argue, as Labour does, that we should pay child benefit to millionaires?

Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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My hon. Friend raises a very important point. In the 13 years of the previous Government, the welfare budget went up by 62% in real terms; it was out of control. If we are going to deal with the problem that they left behind, we have to make sure that everyone makes a contribution.