Sheila Gilmore
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(10 years, 5 months ago)
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Danny Alexander
I think that is rather a good idea and I will take it up in the Treasury.
Sheila Gilmore (Edinburgh East) (Lab)
What does the Chief Secretary intend to do to help low-paid workers who are below the tax threshold? They will not gain from a further increase in the tax threshold and have seen previous gains wiped out by the loss of tax credits. How will it help low-paid workers?
Danny Alexander
I intend to stick to our economic plan, which is leading to economic growth, job creation and a sustainable economic recovery matched by rising productivity. That is the only way to raise living standards and that is what we intend to do.