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Proceeding contribution from David Gauke (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 2 February 2009. It occurred during Opposition day on Government Capital Expenditure.


Government Capital Expenditure

Essentially, we have a credit crunch and a monetary problem, and we believe that we should focus on monetary policy. That view is also held by, for example, Christina Romer, President Obama's chief economic adviser. The mainstream view is that monetary policy is the most effective way of tackling the problems. Given the UK's fiscal position—thanks to the Government—we do not have a realistic option.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
487 c617 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Banks Construction Capital investment Housing Finance Fiscal policy Economic situation International Monetary Fund Public expenditure Schools Economic recession
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk