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Queen's speech debate on Wednesday, 30 October 1996, in the House of Commons, led by Gordon Brown. The answering member was Lord Clarke of Nottingham.


Queens Speech debate (sixth day) on the economy

Queens Speech debate (sixth day) on the economy. Motion for an humble address agreed to. Amendment to loyal address negatived on division (283 to 305). Further amendment negatived on division (38 to 300).


Secondary information

Type
Parliamentary proceeding
Reference
284 c658-758 
Session
1996-97
Department
Treasury
Leader of the House of Commons
Procedure
Addresses to the Crown
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Subjects
Employment Legislative process House of Commons Investment Interest rates Economic situation Economic policy Inflation Public expenditure Parliamentary procedure Policy Public sector net cash requirement Parliamentary session VAT