Lindsay Roy
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(10 years, 1 month ago)
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David Mundell
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. Since the coalition Government came to office, 2.2 million people in Scotland have seen their income tax bills reduced.
Lindsay Roy (Glenrothes) (Lab)
Will the Minister confirm what impact the imposition of the bedroom tax has had on child poverty in Scotland?
David Mundell
On the spare room subsidy, the hon. Gentleman is aware that the Government have introduced significant contributions in relation to discretionary housing payment. He knows as well that the Scottish Government have significant powers to contribute to any mitigation that they think is necessary.