Proceeding contribution from Chris Ruane (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 18 March 2009. It occurred during Opposition day on The Economy.
The Economy
Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the big difference between this recession and the last one, which took place under the Conservatives, is that under the Tories interest rates were at 15 per cent., whereas in the present recession they are at only 1 per cent.?
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- Debts Business Banks Advisory services Borrowing Finance Financial services Financial institutions Government departments Income Government assistance Financial markets Government shareholding Economic situation Pay Public expenditure Mortgages Pension funds Monetary policy Regulation Taxation VAT Unemployment Government guaranteed credit Loan guarantee scheme
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