Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Kirby and Peter Bone

Tuesday 28th February 2017 Commons Chamber

[Simon Kirby]

Average earnings growth has now outstripped inflation for 27 consecutive months, and the Office for Budget Responsibility has forecast that real disposable income will be 2.8% higher in 2021 than it was in 2016.

[Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)]

Recent Office for National Statistics figures show that exports have grown and imports have fallen. Is that not good for jobs, the economy, and employment?

[Simon Kirby]

Yes, it is good for jobs, the economy and, indeed, the Scottish whisky industry.