Gordon Birtwistle
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(14 years, 10 months ago)
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Sheila Gilmore
I thought I had covered that issue. We are not saying that there is no deficit or that there will be no reductions; we are saying that if you cut too far and too fast, you will worsen the current position.
Gordon Birtwistle (Burnley) (LD)
I am extremely interested in the fact that you admit that you would have cut the deficit, and I am extremely interested to know how you would do so.
Madam Deputy Speaker (Dawn Primarolo)
Order. Tempted as I am to answer the questions that are being posed about the deficit, I remind the House that the hon. Gentleman is not the only one in this debate currently blaming the Chair for everything, so I would be grateful if we could return to the convention, ensure that our language is correct and, if possible, keep me out of this argument—for now, anyway.