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Proceeding contribution from Sarah McCarthy-Fry (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 5 January 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Fiscal Responsibility Bill.


Fiscal Responsibility Bill

Maybe the hon. Gentleman missed it, but there has been a global economic crisis since then. Fiscal plans cannot be changed except with the approval of Parliament through new legislation. That demonstrates the Government's commitment to delivering consolidation—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
503 c125 
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