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Monday 11th June 2012

(11 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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I am grateful for the constructive way in which my hon. Friend and other Cornish Members have engaged in this process throughout.

Helen Jones Portrait Helen Jones (Warrington North) (Lab)
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Will the Minister explain why he chose to listen to representations on pasties, caravans and charities, but not to representations on the granny tax? Was it because pensioners do not have loud enough voices, or because he does not care about them?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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No. It was because we found the arguments on the three items that we are discussing today persuasive that we decided to make the concessions we have made.

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