Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:18 pm on 11 March 1992.

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Photo of Mr David Mellor Mr David Mellor , Putney 4:18, 11 March 1992

The Labour party is in a muddle and a mess, and I think that I know why. Is this a pamphlet that I see before me? Was it not published in February 1992, which is quite recent, even for the Labour party? Is it not a Labour party publication entitled "Pocket Policy Guide"?—[Interruption.] As the hon. Member for Workington will rely on it to mislead the citizens of Workington, he should at least open his ears and close his mouth.

Do I not see a section marked "Fair Taxes", and does it not say: Labour's plans—a move towards a starting income tax rate of 20 per cent."? We have already moved there, so perhaps the right hon. and learned Member for Monklands, East will tell us what the problem is—[HON. MEMBERS: "Answer."] What is the problem? It is interesting to see that the Opposition Front-Bench Members, who are supposed to represent the party, sit mute while the Opposition Back Benchers shout their heads off from a sedentary position.