Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Debbie Abrahams (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 21 March 2023 on behalf of the Treasury.
Topical Questions
- Question
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T9
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Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth) (Lab):
OBR analysis of last week’s Budget has shown that there will be no real-terms growth in public services in 2023-24 and just 1% in 2024-25. Given the recent Patriotic Millionaires UK survey showing that more than seven in 10 millionaires want to have a fair tax on their wealth—by wealth, we are talking about £10 million of investable assets—will the Chancellor look at this?
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What I say to the hon. Lady, whom I greatly respect, is that we did a lot for public services in the autumn statement, including a £3 billion increase in the annual schools budget and an £8 billion increase in the annual health and care budget. We are always focusing on public services, and we do support a progressive tax system.
Secondary information
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 730 cc157-312
- Session
- 2022-23
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Investment Economic growth Public sector Taxation Wealth
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