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Debate between Danny Alexander and Jessica Morden
Tuesday 13th July 2010

(14 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jessica Morden Portrait Jessica Morden (Newport East) (Lab)
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T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Danny Alexander Portrait The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Danny Alexander)
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The core purpose of the Treasury is to ensure the stability of the economy, promote growth and employment, reform the banking system and manage the public finances so that Britain lives within her means.

Jessica Morden Portrait Jessica Morden
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Many small charities are extremely worried about the rise in VAT. Does the Minister think it is fair that charities be hit in this way?

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