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Proceeding contribution from Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 24 November 2008. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Pre-Budget Report.


Pre-Budget Report

On efficiency savings, I find it hard to believe that a Government who spend—certainly, directly, if we set aside benefits and pension payments—more than £400 billion a year cannot find £5 billion by being more efficient. I do not think that any organisation can proceed on the basis that it is impossible to be more efficient. I am afraid that I disagree with my hon. Friend on that point.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
483 c515 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Business Corporation tax Banks Credit Investment Financial institutions Financial markets Government shareholding Economic situation Inflation Forecasts National income Public sector National insurance contributions Small businesses Tax allowances Taxation VAT Tax rates and bands Stock market World economy Pre-Budget report 2008
Link
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