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Debate between Peter Bone and Simon Kirby
Tuesday 28th February 2017

(7 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Kirby Portrait Simon Kirby
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Average earnings growth has now outstripped inflation for 27 consecutive months, and the Office for Budget Responsibility has forecast that real disposable income will be 2.8% higher in 2021 than it was in 2016.

Peter Bone Portrait Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)
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Recent Office for National Statistics figures show that exports have grown and imports have fallen. Is that not good for jobs, the economy, and employment?

Simon Kirby Portrait Simon Kirby
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Yes, it is good for jobs, the economy and, indeed, the Scottish whisky industry.