Taxation

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury – in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 30 June 2005.

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Photo of Des Browne Des Browne Chief Secretary, HM Treasury, The Chief Secretary to the Treasury 10:30, 30 June 2005

If the hon. Gentleman is unable to explain to his constituent how the tax system is structured, I shall of course be happy to assist him. However, I have two observations that he may care to pass on. First, I am not aware that his party is proposing to change any element of the tax structure. Secondly, the hon. Gentleman has championed getting more investment for care of the elderly, especially in his constituency. Will he explain to his constituent how that would reduce the tax burden? Will he also explain how a fair tax burden delivers appropriate and better public services?