Proceeding contribution from Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 27 November 2006. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Treasury and Work and Pensions.

Treasury and Work and Pensions

No, I will not. We have the best combination of unemployment and inflation in the G7, instead of one of the worst under the Tories and, for the first time in 50 years, the best combination of high employment, low unemployment and low inactivity rates anywhere in the G7. The Queen’s Speech provides a serious and heavyweight response to the challenges facing Britain today, whether it be the threat to our security or the impact of economic and demographic change in an increasingly global economy.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 453 c928
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Children Climate change Economic situation Poverty Pensions Public sector Public expenditure Statistics Welfare tax credits Taxation Skilled workers Unemployment Productivity World economy
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Treasury and Work and Pensions

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