Budget Leak Inquiry Debate

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Brandon Lewis

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Budget Leak Inquiry

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Business of the House
Thursday 22nd March 2012

(12 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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It is only to be expected that coalition parties will want to make their arguments and to set out their case, and we do have a Budget that is formed by a coalition, but it is a Budget that is good for the country.

Brandon Lewis Portrait Brandon Lewis (Great Yarmouth) (Con)
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My hon. Friend mentions the consultation work that the Treasury does in order to reach final positions on the Budget. One of those was shown yesterday, with the new regime for oil and gas and decommissioning—something that the industry very much welcomes and which will provide a great boost. Does my hon. Friend agree that such consultations lead to speculation but are vital in terms of getting into the Budget the right result for people?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right, and our progress on oil and gas will be welcomed throughout the country and, especially, in Great Yarmouth.

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