Cost of Living

Debate between Guy Opperman and Baroness Bray of Coln

Wednesday 27th November 2013 Commons Chamber

[Guy Opperman]

The Opposition spokesperson chunters from a sedentary position. On jobs figures and the economy, she will doubtless be addressing the fact that in her constituency unemployment has fallen by 12.5% in the last year, that youth unemployment has fallen by 16.5% and that the number of apprenticeship has risen from 620 in 2009-10 to 1,170 according to the most recent statistics. That is real action to help people in the north-east.

[Angie Bray]

Will my hon. Friend give way?

[Guy Opperman]

I will not give way to my hon. Friend. I have great respect for her, but it would not be fair on those who have yet to speak.