Former MP for Warrington North
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he next plans to meet the Governor of the Bank of England to discuss interest rates. [18526]
Will the Chancellor explain why he is keeping interest rates at an artificial level, if not for political and electoral reasons?
We have listened to the Minister rampaging, but we have not received any answers. The reason is that he does not have answers to give us. He has lost the confidence of the House, and has failed to obtain any agreement from Europe. I am not surprised about that. We all recall that, in June 1996, following the Florence meeting, the Prime Minister said in the House that the ban would be lifted...
Former MP for Warrington North
Entered the House of Commons on 10 October 1974 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 8 April 1997 — General election
Also represented Warrington; Nelson and Colne
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