There is a key balance in terms of raising the allowance. The poorest paid are not affected by any increases in the personal allowance, while everyone else benefits. There is a significant decrease in tax take from every taxpayer, but the lowest paid are not included in that.
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Ian Murray
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 19 November 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill.
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