Orders of the Day — Unemployment

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 24 July 1978.

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Photo of Mr David Penhaligon Mr David Penhaligon , Truro 12:00, 24 July 1978

I certainly enjoyed the speech of the hon. Member for Nelson and Colne (Mr. Hoyle), even if I cannot agree with much that he said. The crunch question at all the world conferences that he mentioned is whether the electors of Nelson and Colne would like the average standard of living that the world can provide for its population. I am sure that if they had the choice they would reject it out of hand. That is the difficulty of the new world competing with the old rich world. Many of those—including myself—who argue for overseas aid often will not face the nasty conclusion that has to be drawn.

I thought of saying only that I referred the House to the speech that I made on 4th July, giving the column reference and sitting down again.