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Debate between Henry Smith and Marcus Jones
Tuesday 29th January 2013

(12 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Henry Smith Portrait Henry Smith (Crawley) (Con)
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4. What steps he is taking to help people with the cost of living.

Marcus Jones Portrait Mr Marcus Jones (Nuneaton) (Con)
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5. What steps he is taking to help people with the cost of living.

Danny Alexander Portrait The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Danny Alexander)
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The Government continue to take steps to support households. The personal allowance will be increased to £9,440 in April 2013 to support hard-working individuals. The cash increase in that year is the largest ever. The 3p fuel duty increase planned for January 2013 has been cancelled, as a result of which fuel duty will have been frozen for two and a half years.

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