New Clause 5 — Transfer of personal allowances between spouses

Part of Bail (Amendment) – in the House of Commons at 8:45 pm on 28 June 2011.

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Photo of Fiona Bruce Fiona Bruce Conservative, Congleton 8:45, 28 June 2011

Only a few days ago, on father’s day, the Prime Minister stated:

“I want us to recognise marriage in the tax system so as a country we show we value commitment”.

I believe that the Government’s commitment to introduce such a provision is genuine. It was in the Conservative manifesto, it is in the coalition agreement, and I trust that the Government will introduce it in this Parliament, just as they are addressing the couple penalty. I warmly congratulate the Government, and in particular my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, on the work being done to address this subject.