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Proceeding contribution from Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 22 November 2022. It occurred during Budget debate on Autumn Statement Resolutions.


Autumn Statement Resolutions

I thank the Minister for giving way; he is being very generous. The OBR says that Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs compliance measures and chasing social security fraud against the Department for Work and Pensions will bring in £2.8 billion, but the Green Book says that

social security fraud is £2.2 billion, which suggests only £0.6 billion coming in from tackling tax avoidance and evasion. Why is that figure so low, when the estimate is £70 billion of tax avoidance and evasion?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
723 c173 
Session
2022-23
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Business Health services Energy Economic situation Inflation Pay Public sector Profits Public finance Taxation Economic recession Autumn statement Cost of living
Legislation
Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy Act 2022
Finance Bill 2022-23
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk