Orders of the Day — Finance Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 7:46 pm on 25 April 1989.

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Photo of John Battle John Battle , Leeds West 7:46, 25 April 1989

Is it not the case that when the analysis is done what has been gained in the national insurance changes by people on lower wages is in fact taken away if they claim the family credit allowance, so that they do not gain a penny as a result of the changes and people are not taken out of the poverty trap?