Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

John Glen Excerpts
Tuesday 10th March 2015

(9 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Danny Alexander Portrait Danny Alexander
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We take seriously the need for this country to have a set of policies that ensure the long-term health and growth of the UK economy, and the appropriate mix of fiscal policy, monetary policy and long-term investment. That is why we have the fastest growth in the United Kingdom of any advanced economy, and why there are now more than 2 million more people in work in the private sector than there were in 2010. That is a record I am proud of, and the hon. Gentleman should congratulate the Government on it.

John Glen Portrait John Glen (Salisbury) (Con)
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When considering the allocation of LIBOR fines, will Treasury Ministers consider carefully the submission of Alabaré Christian Care in my constituency? It is seeking to construct a new veterans village in Wilton that will be transformational for veterans across Wiltshire.

Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that question. As he will know, the LIBOR fines imposed on banks for the appalling rigging of LIBOR are being used for mainly military charities, and a few other ideas have been put forward. I shall bear his remarks in mind and mention them to the Chancellor.