Orders of the Day — Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 7:46 pm on 22 March 1990.

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Photo of Mr Allen McKay Mr Allen McKay , Barnsley West and Penistone 7:46, 22 March 1990

I agree with the hon. Gentleman about the increase from £8,000 to £16,000 of capital. The change will benefit a few of my constituents. More would benefit if the Government also reconsidered the taper between £3,000 and £16,000. Many people who think that they will receive help will not receive it. Is not it also a fact that the more that we alter the position, the more the people who do pay will have to contribute unless there is help from the Treasury?