Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ruth Cadbury and Thérèse Coffey

Thursday 25th May 2023 Commons Chamber

[Dr Coffey]

Yes, I can.

[Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth) (Lab)]

T8. My constituents expect the Government to tackle the sale of, and trade in, animal fur. The consultation of the Government’s Fur Market in Great Britain was launched in May 2021. Although that is more than two years ago, we are still waiting for a formal response from Ministers. Why has it taken so long?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ruth Cadbury and Thérèse Coffey

Monday 6th June 2022 Commons Chamber

[Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth) (Lab)]

T5.   My constituent is a paramedic and was on the frontline throughout the pandemic. He told me how much he was struggling with the cost of living crisis and how he feels cheated out of the household dream that if people worked hard, they could enjoy a good quality of life. He speaks for millions of NHS staff and many others. Does the Minister still think it was a good idea to raise taxes for working people this year?

[Dr Coffey]

As the hon. Lady knows, the levy that was introduced is there to support the NHS, particularly in tackling backlogs, but also to support adult social care, and I am sure her constituent could benefit from the outcomes of both. The hon. Lady should also be aware that next month the threshold for national insurance will rise, which will mean that 70% of working households will see a cut in the amount they pay in tax and national insurance.