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Proceeding contribution from Albert Owen (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 October 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Finance (No. 2) Bill.


Finance (No. 2) Bill

I welcome my hon. Friend to her new position. Does she agree that there are lessons to be learned from the Republic of Ireland, where a centre-right coalition has made savage cuts quickly? That has not only affected its triple A rating—it has been downgraded—but created mass unemployment.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
516 c58 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Corporation tax Banks Capital investment Borrowing Film Financial institutions Economic situation Public expenditure Public sector debt Small businesses Tax allowances Taxation VAT Trusts Tax rates and bands Real estate investment trusts Enterprise investment scheme
Legislation
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2010-12
Link
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