Future Government Spending Debate

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Henry Smith

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Opposition Day

Future Government Spending

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Business without Debate
Wednesday 4th March 2015

(9 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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I have to say that looking around this Chamber I do not feel terribly isolated.

Henry Smith Portrait Henry Smith (Crawley) (Con)
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I am glad that my hon. Friend has brought this back to jobs and what that means for our constituents. In Crawley, we now see record employment levels. That is not an accident; it is a direct result of the long-term economic plan.

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. We have seen remarkable progress in creating jobs. As I say, that is providing greater security for millions of people up and down the country.

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