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Proceeding contribution from Amber Rudd (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 November 2011. It occurred during Opposition day on Living Standards.


Living Standards

Does my hon. Friend agree that that situation was particularly highlighted by the fact that this country could have been in danger of having its debt downgraded? Before the general election, Moody's and Fitch were watching the previous Government, and had threatened to downgrade.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
536 c1028 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Disadvantaged Benefits rules Women Families Economic situation Personal income Low incomes Poverty Public expenditure Low pay Public finance Welfare tax credits Taxation Unemployment Standard of living Cuts
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk