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Housing and Planning Bill

If the hon. Lady reads the Bill and the amendment, she will appreciate that we do not suggest that people over that income should not stay in

their home, or that they should move to private rented accommodation; we are saying that as people earn more money, they should contribute a little more into the system. That is reasonable, and it ensures that we make the best use of those properties for the people who need them most. The package we have announced ensures a policy that protects work incentives. On that basis, I cannot support amendment 57, or amendment 58, which raises the income thresholds by the consumer prices index, and I hope that the House will agree.

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609 c69 

Session

2015-16

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House of Commons chamber

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