David Gauke MP

Article for MyNews

Admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:33:41 +0100

May is a month for its traditions. For the political activist, it kicks off with elections most years. For the MP for South West Hertfordshire (and lots of other people in the area) there is also Ricky Week and the Ricky Canal Festival. read more »

Finance (No. 4) Bill: High income child benefit charge

Admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:01:00 +0100

David Gauke concludes a debate on the high income child benefit charge which is a tax charge on a child benefit recipient or their partner if their income is above £50,000. read more »

Finance (No. 4) Bill: Age-related income tax personal allowances

Admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:00:00 +0100

David Gauke winds up a debate on changes to age-related income tax personal allowances which supports the Government’s long-term aim of simplifying the tax system by creating a single personal allowance. read more »

Finance (No. 4) Bill: Tax rates for 2012-13 and subsequent tax years

Admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:00:00 +0100

David Gauke winds up a debate on reducing the 50p income tax rate which had been damaging to the UK’s international standing. “This will mean a relatively small cost to the Exchequer and a significant boost to our competitive position” he said. read more »

Finance (No. 4) Bill

Admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:00:00 +0100

David Gauke winds up the debate on the Second Reading of the Finance Bill which implements many of the measures in the budget which will reduce the deficit in a fair way, promote growth and encourage investment. He says, “the changes will improve the tax system and the economy as a whole”. read more »

Local school heads meet with Secretary of State for Education

Admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:47:06 +0000

David Gauke MP joined Dacorum school heads at a meeting with Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Education on Friday. read more »

David Gauke highlights Government's commitment to good living standards

Admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

David Gauke responds to an Opposition Day debate and highlights the Government’s commitment to cut the deficit fairly to protect living standards, and to ensure support for the poorest and most vulnerable families. read more »

Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards 2012

Admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:53:37 +0000

South West Herts MP, David Gauke, has won the Junior Minister of the Year Award as part of the Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards 2012. read more »

Child benefit debate

Admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

David Gauke responds to a back bench MP's debate on child benefit and higher rate taxpayers. read more »

Article for the Berkhamsted and Tring Gazette

Admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:06:58 +0000

One of the joys of being an MP is that you can get to know many aspects of a town. As a local resident, you might know something of some local businesses and voluntary groups. As a parent, you will learn something about the schools your children attend. But it is one of the privileges of being an MP that you can get a breadth of experience. read more »