MPs debate compulsory jobs guarantee and tax avoidance
11 February 2015 (updated on 11 February 2015)
MPs took part in a debate on compulsory jobs guarantee on Wednesday 11 February 2015 in the House of Commons. The second debate was on tax avoidance.
Debate on a compulsory jobs guarantee
The debate was opened by the Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions, Stephen Timms, on behalf of the Opposition. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Iain Duncan Smith, responded on behalf of the Government.
The motion was negatived on division (Division No. 153, Ayes 215 votes, Noes 301 votes).
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Debate on tax avoidance
The debate was opened by the Shadow Treasury Minister, Shabana Mahmood, on behalf of the Opposition. The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke, responded on behalf of the Government.
The motion was agreed, as amended, on division (Division No. 155, Ayes 289 votes, Noes 208 votes).
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