Nick Smith
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(11Â years ago)
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Mr Lansley
My hon. Friend makes an important point, of which people in his constituency will take positive note. Other constituencies have similar figures, and those changes in taxation are one reason why household disposable incomes are rising, which is important for people in tough times. On the opportunity to consider that further, I can say that it may well arise during questions following the Chancellor’s autumn statement next Thursday.
Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent) (Lab)
To follow on from the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Eltham (Clive Efford), may we have a debate on the sale of rugby union world cup tickets? The protection of Olympic tickets from resale helped to prevent ticket touting. Can we make the rugby world cup a party for ordinary people, not just for the rich who can afford tickets?
Mr Lansley
As I have said, I am happy to consult my hon. Friends at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport about their response on that issue.