The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates That is a complete misrepresentation, or wilful misunderstanding, of our position.
The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates We have made lots of progress in respect of the fair wage and we have also increased the national minimum wage.
The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates Madam Deputy Speaker, I was not clear what the question was, but if the hon.
The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates Any cursory look at the history of this country shows that the way to deal with debt and cost of living issues is to grow the economy.
The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates It is nice to see the hon. Gentleman in his place on the Opposition Benches, in splendid isolation.
The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates Not at all. The whole principle behind the investment zone is mutual consent.
The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates This is not a spending statement, but, of course, we take child poverty and the vulnerable extremely seriously.
The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates Obviously, I will have to look at the specifics of the case, because I have just heard about it today. If the hon.
The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates I would say two things: the reversal of the national insurance increase will mean £330 a year, on average, for 28 million people; and bri