Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what advice he has taken from (a) economists independent of Government and (b) Treasury economists on whether public spending cuts will delay or promote economic growth.

Treasury ministers consider a range of representations, and advice, as part of the policymaking process.

For example, Mr Angel Gurria, the Secretary-General of the OECD, said in February 2015 "The United Kingdom is a textbook case of best practice on how good labour and product markets can support growth and job creation. So my main message to you today is "well done and keep going with the plan!"