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Commons debate on pre-Budget Autumn Statement

Title
Commons debate on pre-Budget Autumn Statement
Genre
News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
TX Date
12 Jan 1989
Year of production
1989
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Duration
00:04:40
Description
Paul Rowley reports on the Commons debate on the pre-Budget Autumn Statement. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nigel Lawson defends the need to control inflation by raising interest rates. Shadow Treasury Secretary, Gordon Brown and Liberal Democrat spokesman Alan Beith criticise Lawson’s handling of the economy. Conservative backbencher Sir Peter Hordern calls for Britain to join the European Monetary Union. Treasury Secretary, John Major speaks in support of the Statement.
Contributors
Nigel Lawson; John Major; Paul Rowley; Alan Beith; Gordon Brown; Peter Hordern
Keywords
Government; Inflation; Conservative Party; Economic systems; Interest rates; National budgets; International monetary systems

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