Future Government Spending

Baroness Primarolo Excerpts

Wednesday 4th March 2015 Commons Chamber

[Chris Leslie]

No.

My hon. Friend the Member for Warrington North (Helen Jones) is right to highlight the impact on our national health service of some of the devastating changes that have hit social care. She made her point well.

It is bad enough that the Chancellor and the Prime Minister fight so hard against the idea that an inclusive approach leads to a stronger economy and a better plan. [Interruption.] What is worse is that the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and Government Members fully intend to accelerate the failing plan for a further five years—[Interruption.]

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Dawn Primarolo)]

Order. Conservative Members have had their fun in shouting across the Chamber. The debate should settle down now, with interventions when they are taken, but a proper debate. Mr Smith, if you have a question, it is normal to stand up on an intervention, not just speak by Christian name across the Chamber. Thank you.

[Chris Leslie]

I appreciate that, Madam Deputy Speaker.

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[Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Dawn Primarolo)]

Order. There is a seven-minute time limit on all Back-Bench contributions, starting with the next speaker.