Autumn Statement Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Autumn Statement

Peter Aldous Excerpts
Thursday 17th November 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Hunt Portrait Jeremy Hunt
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I confirm that what the hon. Gentleman said is wrong. The plans I announced today show that we are protecting public spending in real terms over the next five years.

Peter Aldous Portrait Peter Aldous (Waveney) (Con)
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I congratulate my right hon. Friend on his statement. I welcome the protection that he has announced for the most vulnerable, Government support for Sizewell C, the announcement of a devolution deal for Suffolk, the appointment of Sir Michael Barber to prepare a skills reform programme so that the many and not the few can participate in the proceeds of growth, and the Chancellor’s commitment to a step change in the UK’s efficiency programme. May I highlight the enormous potential that the Lowestoft port investment zone can play as a centre of excellence for low-carbon industry, and urge him to give full consideration to the proposal that will be forthcoming ahead of the March Budget?