David Gauke supports the aspiration to eradicate child poverty, but condemns this Bill as overly bureaucratic and designed to distract attention from the Government's failure to meet the 2010 target.  read more »

David Gauke introduces a wide range of amendments to the Finance Bill and calls for further debate on the HMRC Charter before it is published.  read more »

David Gauke raises concerns about the competitiveness and complexity of the UK taxation system and moves proposals for the establishment of an 'Office of Tax Simplification'.  read more »

David Gauke was a guest on BBC Radio Five Live's Simon Mayo Show on Wednesday, 17th June.  read more »

David Gauke calls for honesty from the Government on public spending projections and tells MPs that the public are fully aware that the country's money has run out and the public finances are in a mess.  read more »

Much though most MPs would like to discuss something else, I don’t think I can avoid addressing the issue that has dominated the national news and Westminster life for much of the last month or so – MPs’ expenses.  read more »

David Gauke welcomes the appointment of Mr Amyas Morse to the role of Comptroller and Auditor General.  read more »

David Gauke argues that we can not afford the VAT cut and questions whether a VAT cut is the best way in which to use the £12.5 billion that the Government said in November that it would cost.  read more »

David Gauke addresses the issue of secrecy within the financial services sector and tax jurisdictions and calls for more transparency and greater exchange of information - especially as avoidance activity is likely to increase when tax rates increase.  read more »

David Gauke winds up the second day of the Budget Debate for the Opposition and accuses the Government of using the budget for political purposes rather than for the good of the UK economy.  read more »