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Proceeding contribution from Peter Dowd (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 October 2017. It occurred during Debate on bills and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Finance Bill.

When we take into account cuts to working tax credits and changes to benefits, that does not stack up, I am afraid. The hon. and learned Lady should know that.

In 2012, the Chief Secretary set out how some employers in Germany were exempt from pesky regulations, such as on unfair dismissal, or social security contributions, and opined that the UK Government should follow suit. She argued that the best way to fight unemployment, particularly among the over-60s and the under-20s, was by encouraging more shift work, work on Sundays and late-night work and, yet again, getting rid of protection against unfair dismissal. Is it any wonder that this Government are hellbent on giving themselves the power to cut the amount that a worker can receive tax-free after they are dismissed?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
629 c352 
Session
2017-19
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Legislation
Finance Bill 2017-19
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