If the benefits freeze was to be unfrozen in Scotland, people in Scotland would be receiving additional benefits that people in the rest of Britain would not receive. Consequently, it would seem fair if that came out of Scottish tax take. The Scottish Parliament has the ability to raise taxes, but the hon. Lady is declining to do so. Why is that?
Welfare Reform and Work Act
Proceeding contribution from
Alex Burghart
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 21 March 2018.
It occurred during Debate on Welfare Reform and Work Act.
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