Pre-Budget Report

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister – in the House of Commons at 12:30 pm on 6 December 2006.

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Photo of Andrew Smith Andrew Smith Labour, Oxford East 12:30, 6 December 2006

I congratulate my right hon. Friend on his statement. My constituents will particularly welcome his commitments on science, education and skills as the keys to living standards and quality of life in the future. In carrying forward the recommendations of Lord Leitch's excellent report, what incentives and measures is the Chancellor considering further to involve all employers in the challenge that lies ahead, especially those who do not do much at the moment?