Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between George Osborne and Pat Glass(9 years ago)
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Mr Speaker
Unfortunately, the Chancellor’s excitement is of no interest to the Chair. What is of interest is pithiness and progress, and everybody ought to be able to grasp that point.
Pat Glass (North West Durham) (Lab)
T8. The Chancellor is a leading member of the Cabinet’s economic Sub-Committee that is considering airport expansion. The outcomes of that Committee are vital to growth in the north, and we were promised a response to it by Christmas. When can we expect that response?
Mr Osborne
I completely understand the hon. Lady’s interest in this subject, and the matter arouses a lot of interest across the House and the country. I am afraid she will have to be patient and wait for the Government’s response to that important report.
Bank Bonuses
Debate between George Osborne and Pat Glass(13 years, 11 months ago)
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Mr Osborne
It is blatant opportunism, and it is a substitute for a serious economic policy. People will have long memories about what happened when Labour was in charge of our economy.
Pat Glass (North West Durham) (Lab)
The Chancellor has said several times that nothing is off the table if the banks do not conform to the code of practice. Can you explain to me and to people here today what exactly is on the table, and what you will do if they do not conform?
Mr Speaker
Order. I will do nothing at all, but I think the Chancellor might.