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Proceeding contribution from Andrew Bridgen (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 8 June 2010. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Economic Affairs and Work and Pensions.


Economic Affairs and Work and Pensions

I wish to assure the shadow Chancellor that Conservative Members appreciate that the previous Government had to borrow money during the recession. What baffles us is why they borrowed money during the boom.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
511 c188 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Poverty Children Cost effectiveness Bank services Banks Bank of England European Union Financial services Financial Services Authority Economic situation Economic growth Public expenditure Nationalisation Unemployment Regulation Economic recession Social security benefits Public sector debt Social security Reviews Cuts World economy Office for Budget Responsibility Living wage
Link
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