Karen Lumley
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(11 years, 2 months ago)
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Karen Lumley (Redditch) (Con)
1. What recent assessment he has made of the effects of the Government’s economic policies on Wales.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Mr David Jones)
Our economic strategy is designed to equip Wales and the United Kingdom with the tools they need to succeed in the global race, and to secure a stronger economy and a fairer society.
Karen Lumley
With the deficit down by a third and employment at record levels, does the Secretary of State agree that it is time for the Labour party to admit that our economic policy is working, not only in Redditch, but in Wales?
Mr Jones
Indeed, it is working in Wales and in Redditch. There are clear signs that the economy is turning the corner. I am sure that all Members were pleased with yesterday’s forecast by the International Monetary Fund, which revised UK growth for next year up from 1.5% to 1.9%.