Tuesday, 8 June 2010
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked-
What assessment he has made of the effect on economic growth of the programme of expenditure reductions announced on 24 May 2010.
If he will assess the merits of increasing the level of financial assistance to pensioners through the tax system.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the level of the budget deficit.
If he will estimate Government expenditure on external consultants in (a) 1997 and (b) the last year for which figures are available.
What steps his Department is taking to increase economic growth.
What steps his Department is taking in respect of payment of compensation to Equitable Life policyholders.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the future of Government targets to eradicate child poverty; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the level of growth in the UK economy compared with those of other OECD countries.
What his policy is on the mechanism for the provision of funding from the Exchequer to the devolved Administrations; and if he will make a statement.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the level of tax avoidance.
What his policy is on taxation of the bingo industry; and if he will make a statement.
What recent representations he has received on the level of the budget deficit.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Yesterday, the Prime Minister said that the coming spending review was going to change our whole way of life and that today the Chancellor and Chief Secretary...
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I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition. Standing Order No. 33 provides that on the last day of the debate on the motion for an Address...
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I wish to present the petition of residents of Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock constituency and others. The petition states: the petitioners are appalled by the loss of life associated with Israel's...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Stephen Crabb.)
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