Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Howell and James Morris

Tuesday 27th October 2015 Commons Chamber

[John Howell (Henley) (Con)]

6. What assessment he has made of recent trends in the level of employment.

[James Morris (Halesowen and Rowley Regis) (Con)]

7. What assessment he has made of recent trends in the level of employment.

[The First Secretary of State and Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr George Osborne)]

We have a record number of people in work. Today’s GDP data show that Britain continues to outperform other western economies, but there are clear global risks and there is still much more to be done to fix our economy. In the autumn statement, we will take more steps to ensure the recovery is felt right across the country, make long-term investments for the future, and, crucially, continue to make the tough decisions required so that Britain lives within her means.