Budget Resolutions
Debate between Kerry McCarthy and Peter Dowd
Thursday 9th March 2017
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(7 years, 9 months ago)
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Kerry McCarthy
As the Bill goes through Parliament, we will have to scrutinise the detail. All I know at the moment is that I have constituents who are extremely worried about this proposal and it is making them think twice about whether they should continue as self-employed or look for jobs that are potentially less lucrative, but that have more security.
Peter Dowd
Does my hon. Friend agree that if the Government get away with this proposal, it will be a down payment on more NIC and tax increases?
Kerry McCarthy
That is certainly the concern. As has been said by several hon. Members, if people cannot trust the Government on this matter, they will think that they cannot trust the Government on anything in respect of their future economic security.