Andrew Percy
Main Page: Andrew Percy (Conservative - Brigg and Goole)(11 years, 5 months ago)
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Mr Pickles
Local authority pay and conditions are matters for local authorities.
Andrew Percy (Brigg and Goole) (Con)
When the Conservatives took control of North Lincolnshire council in 2011, Labour said that 2,000 jobs would be lost. Instead, free car parking has been introduced, the number of apprenticeships has gone up, council tax has been frozen and a community grant scheme has been introduced. May I commend the leadership of North Lincolnshire council and invite the Secretary of State to pay us a visit?
Mr Pickles
I already feel the need to book my ticket to visit that fine council. My hon. Friend’s example clearly illustrates the reality of people dealing with budgets and looking after front-line services; the Opposition are the fantasists.