VOX POP MARRIAGE

Following the announcement that Conservative leader David Cameron is considering a tax break for married couples, reporter KATIE GOODALL took to the streets of Uxbridge to ask you if this was fair, affordable and a useful encouragement to wedded bliss. Ruth Vowles, 23, Visual Manager, Watford "Yes, for the right reasons. Marriage is too expensive. People spend far too much on getting married. Tax credits are a good idea because every little helps a busy family. There's a lot of help available for single parents so there should be something to help married couples too." Catherine Macnamara, 63, Retired, Hillingdon "Marriage is a very important institution because it seals the relationship. I think marriage is very important. People must be committed, and not give up at the first hurdle. The tax credit sysytem does not go to the right people. People must be on a really low income to receive tax credits, and excluded us when we had teenage children." Mika Gur Arie, 22, Student, Uxbridge "I think marriage is a good thing. To be alone is very sad. Marriage means you can start a family. I think tax credits are a good idea for married couples because it helps them to look after their children. Everyone should work hard at their marriage, and receive the right help." Darron Jackson, 42, Ramp Agent, Ruislip Gardens "Marriage is a good idea. It is about commitment and spending time with the same person for the rest of your life. The tax credit sysytem is a good idea for families and married couples, but it might not change people's attitudes. There's a lot of people who do a good job with families who are not married." Anita Jackson, 40, Department Manager, Ruislip Garden's and Darron's wife. "My husband and I are celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary on July 16. Marriage is a commitment to someone you love, and someone you want to spend the rest of your life with. Tax credits are a good idea if used wisely. They should be encouraged for married people without children."