Recession and Unemployment

Part of Opposition Day – in the House of Commons at 6:27 pm on 19 February 1992.

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Photo of Mr David Nicholson Mr David Nicholson , Taunton 6:27, 19 February 1992

I should alert the hon. Gentleman to one of his own party's proposals, which is hardly likely to advance Britain's economic recovery. I believe that the Liberal Democrats are committed to swingeing increases in the price of petrol, which will hit all people, including business people in rural districts such as his constituency, the constituency of the right hon. Member for Yeovil (Mr. Ashdown) and my own constituency. I believe that the right hon. Member for Yeovil has also proposed drastic increases in energy taxes. Surely that would have a crippling effect on industry. How can the hon. Gentleman justify those proposals?