Skip to main content

Proceeding contribution from Jeremy Browne (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 5 January 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Fiscal Responsibility Bill.


Fiscal Responsibility Bill

Given that less than two years ago the Chancellor forecast that the deficit this financial year would be £38 billion, and that instead it has turned out to be £178 billion, why is the Minister so confident that her right hon. Friend is able to predict what the economic circumstances will be in 2016?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
503 c124-5 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Accountability Borrowing Fiscal policy Economic situation Forecasts National income Public sector Public expenditure Public finance Public sector debt Public sector net cash requirement Standards Tax collection Treasury
Legislation
Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2009-10
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk