Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Stephen Metcalfe Excerpts
Tuesday 7th December 2021

(2 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Clarke Portrait The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Mr Simon Clarke)
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The hon. Lady raises an important point. Of course, we delivered a record settlement for the Department of Health and Social Care at the recent spending review. That budget will rise to £177.4 billion in 2024-25. NHS dentistry is a top priority of that spend.

Stephen Metcalfe Portrait Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)
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Can the Minister confirm that the £1,000 a year tax cut delivered through changes to the universal credit taper rate will begin to be seen in people’s bank accounts this side of Christmas?