21 December 2010
George welcomes reports that the US is beginning to view the UK as a model of how to promote growth by tackling deficits.
George Freeman (Mid Norfolk) (Con): As all the indicators are beginning to show that the Government's deficit programme encourages private sector investment and growth, would my right hon. Friend like to comment on the rumours in this morning's financial pages following the recent summit with the President of the United States that the Americans are beginning to view us a model of how to promote growth by tackling deficits?
Danny Alexander: I am happy to restrict my comments to this country's plans rather than remarking on those of other countries. However, our approach to reducing the deficit has been firm and clear. It has established confidence and is putting in place a firm platform-a precondition-for economic growth in future. It is therefore vital to stick to and deliver the plans that we set out in the spending review.
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George Freeman (Mid Norfolk) (Con): As all the indicators are beginning to show that the Government's deficit programme encourages private sector investment and growth, would my right hon. Friend like to comment on the rumours in this morning's financial pages following the recent summit with the President of the United States that the Americans are beginning to view us a model of how to promote growth by tackling deficits?
Danny Alexander: I am happy to restrict my comments to this country's plans rather than remarking on those of other countries. However, our approach to reducing the deficit has been firm and clear. It has established confidence and is putting in place a firm platform-a precondition-for economic growth in future. It is therefore vital to stick to and deliver the plans that we set out in the spending review.
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