Budget Changes Debate

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George Kerevan

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Budget Changes

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European Council
Monday 21st March 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right, and that is why all of us in the House should be delighted that we have record numbers of people in work.

George Kerevan Portrait George Kerevan (East Lothian) (SNP)
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As of last Wednesday, the Chancellor has delivered five Budgets in 15 months—one every three months. Are we to take it from the Minister’s statement that the Chancellor wishes to improve on that record and give us a new Budget every week?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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I fear that the quality of the questions might be slightly deteriorating, but there we go. The answer is no.

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