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Proceeding contribution from Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 10 June 2009. It occurred during Opposition day on Dissolution of Parliament.


Dissolution of Parliament

I have already given way to the hon. Gentleman, and I want to allow other Members to take part in this important debate. I return to the current economic challenges. It is of immense concern that under Labour, we now have a debt of more than £60,000 for every household in the UK. I remember election leaflets being put around stating, "Don't vote SNP, it'll cost every family £5,000." Was it in the 1999 election campaign? [Hon. Members: "It was 2007."] Oh, it was as recent as 2007. My goodness, how much more expensive it has been. There is now a £60,000 price tag for Labour's mismanagement of our economy. Of course, we have a Government, a Prime Minister and a Chancellor who dithered and delayed over Northern Rock, taking five months from the start of the run before eventually nationalising the bank.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
493 c858 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Allowances Devolution Elections Expenditure Dissolution Members Parliament Scotland Reform Wales
Link
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