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MPs question the Secretary of State for the Treasury – 27 October 2015
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Today, MPs questioned George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Watch the questions in full on Parliament TV.
Tax and tax credits
What assessment he has made of the potential effect of proposed changes to tax credits on child poverty.
What plans he has to raise the personal allowance during this Parliament.
Employment
What assessment he has made of recent trends in the level of employment.
What support his Department provides to people affected by large-scale redundancies.
Research and development
If he will take further fiscal steps to support research and development.
Productivity
What steps he is taking to tackle the productivity gap.
Scotland
What recent discussions he has had with Ministers in the Scottish Government on a future fiscal framework for Scotland.
Devolved funding and powers to local authorities
What plans he has to provide local authorities within the Northern Powerhouse with additional funding and powers to raise funds to support those authorities in carrying out newly-devolved responsibilities.
Banking regulation
What progress his Department has made on implementing ring-fencing proposals to enhance the stability of major banks.
Today, MPs questioned George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Watch the questions in full on Parliament TV.
Tax and tax credits
What assessment he has made of the potential effect of proposed changes to tax credits on child poverty.
What plans he has to raise the personal allowance during this Parliament.
Employment
What assessment he has made of recent trends in the level of employment.
What support his Department provides to people affected by large-scale redundancies.
Research and development
If he will take further fiscal steps to support research and development.
Productivity
What steps he is taking to tackle the productivity gap.
Scotland
What recent discussions he has had with Ministers in the Scottish Government on a future fiscal framework for Scotland.
Devolved funding and powers to local authorities
What plans he has to provide local authorities within the Northern Powerhouse with additional funding and powers to raise funds to support those authorities in carrying out newly-devolved responsibilities.
Banking regulation
What progress his Department has made on implementing ring-fencing proposals to enhance the stability of major banks.
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