Oral Answers to Questions

Ian Murray Excerpts

Tuesday 29th April 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Gauke]

My hon. Friend is right. The reality is that this Government are raising more from the richest. We are doing it in a more effective and efficient way, and the 50p rate failed on its own terms.

[Ian Murray (Edinburgh South) (Lab)]

Will the Minister tell the House and the country today that his Government rule out any more substantial tax cuts for the richest before the next general election?

[Mr Gauke]

What this Government will do is continue to stick to a long-term economic plan that ensures that we are competitive, that we reduce the deficit and that we put in place the conditions for sustainable growth.