Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nigel Huddleston and James Gray

Tuesday 6th February 2024 Commons Chamber

[Nigel Huddleston]

I am afraid that is a ridiculous characterisation. We on this side of the House care, including about our vibrant, important local councils. That is precisely why they just received an additional £600 million, and future spending will be a matter for future fiscal events.

[James Gray (North Wiltshire) (Con)]

I am a strong believer in fairness in taxation. Would my hon. Friend care to advise the House about who would bear the heaviest burden of taxation, should His Majesty’s Government choose to adopt the £28 billion spending commitment that the Labour party announced on the radio this morning?