Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damien Egan and James Murray

Tuesday 3rd September 2024 Commons Chamber

[James Murray]

Let me be clear: if we do not have fiscal responsibility—if we do not stick to fiscal rules—we will lack the economic stability that is so crucial to getting the economy growing and ensuring that people across Britain are better off. We must return stability and fiscal responsibility to our country following the Conservative Government’s record. We saw what happened when they lost control of the public finances and made unfunded spending commitments. We need to ensure that that never happens again, which is why we are hardwiring fiscal responsibility into the future of government through our new Budget Responsibility Bill.

[Damien Egan (Bristol North East) (Lab)]

9. What progress she has made on increasing economic growth.