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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:35 am on 4 December 2014.

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Photo of William Hague William Hague First Secretary of State and Leader of the House of Commons 10:35, 4 December 2014

I am sure that we will discuss the economy and all the implications of Government policy a great deal, but the Chancellor pointed out yesterday that when the shadow Chancellor complains and says that the deficit should be brought down even more quickly, Opposition Members always say that more should be spent on a whole range of items. It is not sustainable for the Labour party to have it both ways: to criticise the Government on the deficit, yet to oppose every reduction in spending that makes it possible to control the deficit. The hon. Lady is falling into the same trap.