George Freeman backs tax reforms which have removed 1.1 million people from paying tax altogether and also reducing the tax bill of 20 million of the poorest families.

George Freeman (Mid Norfolk) (Con): Will the Minister also confirm that, as well as the 1.1 million people taken out of tax, we are reducing the tax bill of 20 million of the poorest families?

Mr Gauke: Absolutely. It is important to point out that it is not just those who are taken out of income tax altogether who benefit, but the approximately 25 million people overall who receive an increase in personal allowance. That should be supported by hon. Members of all parties.

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