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Proceeding contribution from Liam Byrne (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 14 December 2011. It occurred during Opposition day on Unemployment.


Unemployment

We do wish that more houses had been built over the past year, and that is precisely why we have said that a sensible tax on bankers' bonuses could create the funds to build 20,000 new homes. Why does the hon. Lady oppose that policy?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
537 c839 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Fiscal policy Employment schemes Economic growth Social security benefits Unemployment Office for Budget Responsibility
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk