Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nigel Huddleston and John Penrose

Tuesday 7th May 2024 Commons Chamber

[Nigel Huddleston]

Many people in this country remember the abysmal economic performance of the last Labour Government. The tax-free allowance was £6,475; it is now £12,570. More than 1.5 million people have been taken out of paying income tax altogether. The Government have a focus: now that the economy is turning, we want to put more money into people’s pockets. That is exactly what we are doing with the national insurance cuts and other measures, and I am surprised that the hon. Gentleman does not welcome that.

[John Penrose (Weston-super-Mare) (Con)]

5. If he will use outcome evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the Public Sector Productivity Programme.