Matt Hancock
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(13 years, 7 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
I call Matthew Elliott. [Interruption.] I mean Matthew Hancock. Tax was on my mind.
Matthew Hancock (West Suffolk) (Con)
The Minister said that one reason why some payments will have to be so big is that there has not been a reconciliation for two years. Can he explain why moneys were not required back from taxpayers up and down the country last year in the months running up to the general election?
Mr Gauke
My blood ran slightly cold for a moment when I thought that the TaxPayers Alliance had managed to get in here, but I know that my hon. Friend is a good representative for taxpayers. As for last year, it is fair to say that the introduction of the computer system was a relevant issue, but none the less the lack of a reconciliation has exacerbated the problem. The fact that nothing was done last year prior to the election has left us with a bigger problem this year. He can draw his own conclusions.