Budget Changes Debate

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Kevin Foster

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Budget Changes

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European Council
Monday 21st March 2016

(8 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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I fear that the quality of the questions might be slightly deteriorating, but there we go. The answer is no.

Kevin Foster Portrait Kevin Foster (Torbay) (Con)
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I am sure the Minister, like me, will see the slight irony in the fact that an urgent question on the Budget is delaying an announcement and a debate on the Budget. However, will he reassure me that the Government, in looking at Budget changes, will be more influenced by a long-term economic plan than by the thoughts of Chairman Mao?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I am delighted that the quality of questions has now improved.

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