Philip Hollobone
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(5 years, 4 months ago)
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Elizabeth Truss
I do not agree with the hon. Lady’s analysis. The fact is that income inequality is lower now than it was in 2010 and absolute poverty after housing costs is at a historic low for children.
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
Can the Chief Secretary confirm that the number of children living in workless households is now the lowest ever record achieved in our country?
Elizabeth Truss
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is because of our welfare reforms and economic policy that more people are now in work and are benefiting from our cuts to basic rate tax, giving working families £1,200 a year extra in their pay packets.