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Proceeding contribution from Kelvin Hopkins (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 20 July 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Finance Bill.


Finance Bill

My right hon. Friend referred to the 1940s, when the deficit was massively higher than it is now. Of course, the magnificent Labour Government of 1945-51 grew their way out of problems by keeping full employment and public spending going.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
514 c200 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Annuities Economic situation Economic growth Forecasts Pensions Public sector Public expenditure Unemployment Public sector debt Tax allowances Taxation VAT Uprating Cuts Office for Budget Responsibility
Legislation
Finance Bill 2010-12
Link
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