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Debate between Iain Duncan Smith and Jason McCartney
Monday 22nd June 2015

(9 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Iain Duncan Smith Portrait Mr Duncan Smith
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I agree with the right hon. Gentleman that we want companies to take a fuller share of paying people a reasonable and decent salary. That is an absolute fact. In the last Parliament, this Government raised the minimum wage twice. It is at £6.50 now, in October it will go up to £6.70, and the Prime Minister has made it clear that he wants it to rise even further. We want companies to pay better salaries, which means less tax credits from us.

Jason McCartney Portrait Jason McCartney (Colne Valley) (Con)
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T2. What support is the Department giving young people in my constituency who are seeking apprenticeships and employment?

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