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HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThe Chancellor was clear about that very soon after the Budget, in her interview with Martin Lewis, which I am sure my hon. Friend saw. Those whose only income is the basic state…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI will happily take a first intervention from the Government Benches.12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI will make a little progress, if I may. I have already taken two interventions on this exact point. We know that there will be a broad-based effect, but as I have said, we are…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI encourage the hon. Member to listen back to what I said earlier in my speech. I and this Government are not shying away from the fact that at the end of the decade, we are…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillGo on, but then I really should make progress.12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI agree with the right hon. Gentleman on one point: the welfare system that we inherited was failing. Our Government need to correct the mistakes that meant welfare spending was…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI will give way, but then I should make progress given that we have another group of clauses to address after this one.12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThe right hon. Gentleman is welcome to express his views on a range of policies. On the final issue that he raises—net zero and our transition to a cleaner and greener…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillMany Members wish to intervene. I will happily give way to the hon. Member for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire (Mike Wood).12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI will give way to the right hon. Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson) and come back to the right hon. Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh).12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI am not able to comment on the specific figures that the hon. Gentleman raised, but overall the Government are spending significantly more on the NHS in this Parliament each…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThis Government have stuck to their manifesto commitments. We were very clear about not wanting to change the rates of income tax. I have been in discussions with Opposition…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI will; it is good to see that the interventions are back on.12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillIn opening debate on this second group of clauses, I want to reflect on why we are making changes to the tax system. I am looking forward to no interventions at all on this speech…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention and for giving me the chance to reiterate this Government’s focus on economic growth and on providing economic stability. Last year,…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI will happily give way.12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillMaybe later. I turn to the contribution of my hon. Friend the Member for Loughborough. His speech—I had hoped it would be even longer; I am somewhat disappointed not to have heard…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillIf I may, I will make a little more progress. Those with small amounts of income from assets will continue to be protected by tax-free allowances, and income from savings and…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThe main drivers of rental prices in the UK are supply and demand. The Government are seeking to do all we can to reform and improve our planning system to increase the number of…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillIt is right to be precise, and I was being precise about the rates themselves, which are not changing. The right hon. Member raises the effective tax rate, which is a point I…12 Jan 2026