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High Income Child Benefit Charge (Report to Parliament)

18 July 2023 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

EconomyBenefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Jim Shannon raised concerns about high income child benefit charge (report to parliament) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Jim Shannon argues that the income thresholds for the high income child benefit charge have not been adjusted since 2013.
  • He highlights the significant rise in inflation and cost of living, impacting working families negatively.
  • Mr Shannon calls on the Chancellor to assess the effects of modifying these thresholds.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

Mr Jim Shannon argues that the current income thresholds for the high income child benefit charge have remained unchanged since its introduction in January 2013, despite other Government thresholds increasing. He highlights the substantial increase in inflation and cost of living, arguing that working families are worse off due to the immobile threshold. He calls on the Chancellor to report on the effects of adjusting these thresholds.

Other contributors (1)
  • Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

    Mr Jim Shannon outlines his ten-minute rule Bill and argues for an adjustment in income thresholds for high income child benefit charge, citing significant inflation over the past decade. He emphasises that working families are struggling despite wage increases due to higher costs of living.

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