Former MP for Manchester Central
All Government decisions, on expenditure as on other matters, have my full support.
I do not know that there are any hatchet men among the Civil Service, in spite of the one-sided leaks that one reads about. The Government's approach to public expenditure is based on a rather broader vision than that of the Conservative Party. I am afraid that I cannot go along with my hon. Friend in believing that it would be appropriate to procure an immediate £3 billion increase in...
I am not aware of any such proposals from the Labour Party. I am aware that some of my hon. Friends are understandably anxious to increase the public services. I share their desire. It is a question of timing in relation to our economic achievement permitting increases in public expenditure.
Former MP for Manchester Central
Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 1945 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 11 June 1979 — unknown
Also represented Manchester Cheetham; Manchester Exchange
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