Proceeding contribution from Andrew Selous (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 December 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Child Poverty Bill.

Child Poverty Bill

I hate to take up too much of Third Reading on economic history, but will the hon. Gentleman cast his mind back to the economy that the Conservative party inherited in 1979? It was a shambles and the priority had to be economic growth and regeneration. We were the sick man of Europe and we inherited a shambles. It is not possible for every Government to make progress on both economic and social targets if they inherit an economy that is in total shambles. It is worth putting that on the record.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 502 c457
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Children Disadvantaged Housing Local government Low incomes Poverty Standards Standard of living
Legislation: Child Poverty Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Child Poverty Bill

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